Surprised...

Rosalinda's smile gradually dissipated. She allowed her gaze to linger on Chase a little more than necessary. Her encounter with him a few days ago and her unguided utterances flipped through her mind within splits of seconds.

She swallowed hard as a feeling of guilt flooded her heart. She looked away and blushed. What is he doing there? Has he also come over to dinner?

Did he come with someone? People like Bola or the likes of her. He probably sighted her and walked over. She hopes he's alone.

While Rosalinda was having a million thoughts crossing her mind within splits of seconds, Chase Hudson was preoccupied with different thoughts.

Did Bella just call her Linda before running towards her? The excitement on his daughter's face is making him have mixed feelings if she is the friend Bella has been talking about.

"My daddy is here" Bella chimed and turned around to see where her dad was standing when she saw him a few distance from them.

"This is my daddy.