Chapter 255

I didn't touch the pumpkin milk drinks and waited to see what the waiter would do.

But before the waiter could move, Jace picked up both glasses. He set one in front of me and held the other, turning to Lindey. "Mom, your blood sugar's high. I asked them to make peanut milk for you instead."

Lindey looked like she wanted to argue, but Jace was already placing the second glass in front of Tanya.

Tanya gave him a weak, almost fragile smile.

She looked so pitiful that even I felt a little uncomfortable, and I was sure any guy watching would've been tempted to play the hero.

Lindey must've noticed too, because she didn't say anything else.

Then the dishes started arriving, all my favorites. Lindey piled food onto my plate like I was incapable of serving myself, making it impossible to keep up.

Meanwhile, Jace and Tanya sat there like extras in the background, completely ignored.

I felt embarrassed for them.

If I were in their place, I'd probably end up with a serious case of indig