"Are you sure about this place?" Raisa's skepticism hung in the air as they entered the open-air restaurant, its mid-range ambiance a stark contrast to her refined tastes. Jordan shrugged, his easygoing demeanor betraying nothing of her disapproval. He was used to simpler fare, to the robust flavors of traditional, spicy dishes. The menu's modest offerings didn't faze him. Lara's influence, Raisa muttered under her breath, a flicker of annoyance in her eyes. Even with Clara, he'd displayed this same unpretentiousness, but it grated on her now. This place felt too…rustic. She pushed her plate away, the gesture a subtle dismissal, a subconscious rejection that extended beyond the food to Clara herself. "Forget this," she declared, her voice sharp, "From now on, you'll adjust. You'll change your perspective." Jordan opened his mouth to protest, but Raisa, already impatient, pulled him away. They moved on, leaving behind not just the restaurant but, it seemed, a part of his past, a par
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