It took a while before Daniel regained his composure. He lowered his gaze, looking at the spoon handle he had broken and at his reflection in the mirror-like surface. He suddenly didn't know what to do.He knew the girl he had been searching for was right behind him, but he felt a bit nervous and couldn't bring himself to look back. Perhaps, he was feeling nervous like how one would when they're neared home after years abroad.Rebecca started to order food. Her melodious voice was like the restaurant's piano that played in the background, and every word was pleasant to the ears.When Daniel heard that she was done ordering, he raised his hand and called a waiter over to order a couple more dishes.His deep voice attracted the attention of the two in the back.The waitress approached, politely asking, "Sir, if you're dining alone, ordering so much food may be too much. Would you like to reconsider? We have a no-waste policy here. Maybe ..."Those who came to the restaurant were us
Daniel's gaze might have been too intense. When Rebecca's observant eyes met his, it was as if she had been burnt. She quickly averted her eyes. Conveniently, the waitress was approaching their table, and Rebecca immediately found a reason to leave. "Well, I heard you were about to order more food. I won't disturb your meal. See you later!"She hurriedly escaped in a panic and hid behind the booth where Daniel was sitting.With her sudden absence, the surroundings seemed to fall silent. Even the restaurant's piano music lost its charm, and the colors around them seemed to dull. But she said she would see him later. Did that mean they would meet again?Daniel turned his phone around, and the call had ended a minute ago. The phone screen displayed a message from the other party. "Be there soon."This one sentence conveyed the same emotions he felt. He stared at the screen for a while until the waitress came over again. He finally placed the additional order he had chosen earlier.
The people behind Ellen naturally didn't ignore David's gaze. Similar to what happened four years ago, regardless of whether they currently possessed the means to stand shoulder to shoulder, the men from the Johnson family faced David head-on. Four years ago, both Sam and Caleb were daring enough to confront David. Why would they fear him now, especially with the Johnson family's forces in Fairport and the assistance from the Winston family?The only person who changed was Rebecca. In the past, while she had forgotten the Johnson family, she at least remembered someone named Daniel. However, now she had forgotten even him. The person she was close to turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.With these thoughts in mind, they boiled with resentment. Because the Johnson family was unsure of the current situation, they didn't dare to act recklessly. They just walked past the girl who was greeting the foreigner at the table and proceeded straight to Daniel's booth in the back.
Ellen had cut the baked seafood dish into chunks and placed them onto Rebecca's plate."Thanks, Ellen. You should eat, too." Rebecca smiled at the young man opposite her before eating. Although Rebecca wasn't happy, she didn't plan to stay upset over food. She and Ellen used to fight over these things. Ellen wasn't a child but had a childlike personality and liked quarreling with others for fun.Rebecca could also tell the dining table's atmosphere was tense. So, she forced herself to tolerate Ellen. Rebecca let the matter go and no longer felt aggrieved or fought back. Why should she remain unhappy about the things that upset her when someone was cheering her up now? That would only make her seem desperate for attention.Rebecca believed that people should be grateful for what they had.She had woken up in the hospital and realized she was in a city in a foreign country. Since then, she slowly got her mind in order during her recovery. Rebecca was content now that she could
The atmosphere at the table grew tense again.The waitress wasn't sure whether to pack the leftovers or not. She didn't understand the foreign language Ellen spoke. Even so, she could roughly guess what Ellen and Rebecca were arguing about.Luckily, Rebecca wasn't one to surrender after getting yelled at. She stood her ground and smiled at the waitress. "Please pack it, still. Sorry for scaring you."The waitress shook her head, then smiled at Rebecca before lowering her head to resume her task.After that, Rebecca looked into Ellen's angry blue eyes and sighed. "I didn't ask you to finish the leftovers. I'll eat it by myself tomorrow if you don't want it. That was my plan. Now, let's move on to whether or not we should help others. "Economically, it's your responsibility and duty to aid public welfare. Of course, it's not compulsory. So, nobody will say anything if you can't afford to help the less fortunate. After all, not everyone knows you."I, on the other hand, received yo
Rebecca froze while she picked out a dress. She didn't understand why David had asked her that, so she frowned. "I like both. Is there a need to compare the two?""What if I insist that you pick one?" David stared her down like a wolf focused on its prey.That was also when another burst of fireworks went off at the end of the street. Vibrant speckles of light bloomed in the sky.It happened fleetingly. The fireworks flashed, then dissipated almost immediately. It left a moment of awe in the watching crowd before it fell to the ground like dust.Rebecca didn't rush to answer David. Instead, she waited until the fireworks stopped before voicing, "Although the fireworks are pretty, they don't last. If I had to choose, I'd probably go for this lively street filled with dazzling curiosities. "It'd take about two hours to walk down the entire street, and I'd get to buy things I like. Based on that, this street is worth much more.""Do you genuinely feel that way, Becca?" Her response
It was a stylishly woven straw hat that would suit many outfits. She could wear the hat to the beach or when sightseeing in Fairport. It was necessary to have a hat during the current weather.Rebecca immediately fell in love with it. Even her eyes twinkled. Yet, she wasn't sure if it was right to accept the gift, so she waved the man off. "It's okay, mister. You can sell it to us for its original price.""That won't do. I'm giving it to you because fate has made us cross paths again. If I sell it to you, our chance encounter today won't feel as meaningful. Don't you agree, kid?" the man refused. He grinned at David before patting his shoulder."I met you four years ago, and here we are four years later. I hope you two last a long time. This hat is the same kind from four years ago. We only have one in our shop. I'm giving it to you two. Consider it a present from a kindred soul."That pleased David. He initially hit the unknown man, who had interrupted his day with Rebecca, with a
Sam and Alex studied Rebecca's recent work in Fairport back at the Johnson residence. They had overhead some helpful information during dinner earlier. On top of that, they were also able to analyze data from the photos of that day's Golden Tiger Film Festival Awards.They soon concluded that Rebecca had attended the Golden Tiger Film Festival Awards because the organizer invited her. Yet, she was forced to leave because the psychopath, David, didn't allow her to go.Soon enough, Caleb found out why Rebecca received an invite. The event was in collaboration with a magazine that provided accessories to celebrities. The magazine had also set up an exhibition hall that accompanied the event.Not only had they showcased Rebecca's design samples, they also showed off clothing and jewelry from other designers. Of course, it also featured creations from other artists. It was an exhibition where celebrities could try on the design samples for photo opportunities. The exhibition took place