I knew it! There was definitely a scheme behind his easy agreement! Vera Wave thought, pushing the untouched dessert towards him. She then licked the cream off her fork and placed it on the dessert plate.
"Here... enjoy the cake!"
He'd clearly bought this cake, and now this cheeky girl was re-gifting it to him!
Just as Kris Cooper planned on playfully teasing her, the waiter brought their food to the table.
Seeing the delicious dishes, Vera Wave's eyes sparkled. Without hesitation, she grabbed her utensils and dug in.
He could see she was genuinely hungry, so he decided not to disturb her meal any longer. He picked up the fork she had used, cut a piece of cake, and put it in his mouth. Slowly, he savored its sweetness, his gaze resting on Vera Wave as he pondered his own plans.
Come to think of it, the event that left the deepest impression on her should be that particular incident.
