The food arrived hot and fragrant. The grilled skewers were perfectly charred, glistening with sauce, and the truffle fries looked crispy and golden. Hope immediately reached for a skewer with an eager smile.
"These are really good! You have to try them while they're still hot," she said, already taking a big bite.
Andrey and Lisa began eating as well, but it didn't take long for both of them to notice something.
Hope was eating… a lot.
She wasn't just nibbling politely. She was genuinely enjoying the food, finishing her skewer quickly and reaching for another without hesitation. She also kept picking at the fries in between bites, clearly having a big appetite.
Andrey watched her quietly for a moment, then felt a small sense of déjà vu.
'The last time we ate together… she also ate this much. I remember thinking it was surprising back then too.'
He didn't say it out loud, but the corner of his mouth lifted slightly in amusement.
