Chapter 21: "Who Is Liam's Father?"

“We will. Thank you.” John replies, nodding at the waitress who takes her leave immediately.

“Mmmmm,” Evelyn moans sweetly, savoring the taste of the rich spirit in her mouth.

John smiles, amused by the look on her perfect oval face. “Tastes good, yeah?”

“Of course, and the place looks great as well. Are you a regular here?” She asks, squinting her eyes in curiosity.

“No, I am not, but I have been here once, and as you say, it's a great place,” John replies, looking around and nodding in satisfaction. “So, I figured it would suit a great young lady like yourself.” He concludes, looking at her squarely.

“Oh, you do know how to sweet talk a lady, don't you?” Evelyn remarks, looking away shyly and patting her face with the back of her hand to hide her blush.

Her eyes sparkle with laughter as she looks at him, her cheeks flushing. She continues, “You're making me blush,” in a voice that is almost inaudible above a whisper.

John laughs, crinkling the corners of his eyes. He leans slightl