Chapter sixty four

Kathy cast a subtle, ambiguous smile at Dominic before nodding graciously. Rising to his feet with a warm expression, Dominic offered Kathy the seat beside the window. Once settled, Kathy turned to Carissa who had a look of surprise on her face.

"Miss Carissa, why are you still here? Would you care to join us for dinner?" Her invitation to Carissa was genuine and heartfelt, as the dinner with Dominic felt slightly awkward. Kathy had come to Downtown Bistro not for Dominic's company, but for the food and the assistance he offered her with work, culminating in the dinner invitation. With Carissa's presence, Dominic's attention was divided, allowing Kathy to enjoy her meal more comfortably.

Despite Kathy's lingering disbelief that Dominic would suddenly be so kind as to help her with her work and invite her to dinner, her words unintentionally came across as provocative to Carissa and Dominic.

"Dominic, I can't believe you brought Kathy to Downtown Bistro! This is where we always used