The Last Time I Cried Your Name novel Chapter 401

She took his hand and gently pulled him toward a chair at the dining table. “The noodles are from the restaurant, but I made the cake myself. Promise you’ll try both later and tell me if they’re any good?”

Noodles and cake, all at once. He glanced over at her, his eyes lingering, voice low. “I didn’t help you save Owen. Aren’t you mad at me?”

“I was, honestly.” Nanette looped her arm through his, holding on tight. “But what matters more is you. I thought about it, and if you’d tried to help and gotten exposed, it would have been too dangerous. I just couldn’t risk losing you.”

“He’s your son,” the man said, not even reaching for his chopsticks.

“And you’re the one I love.” Nanette took his hand, pressed a kiss to his fingers.

He jerked his hand away, coldness settling in his eyes. “Thank you for the birthday surprise. I should get going.”

He started to stand, but Nanette caught his sleeve.

“You’re always so quick to leave. I had someone look into it, and he’s working late tonight. He won’t be home for a while. Can’t you stay with me a bit longer?” Her grip only tightened as he tried to pull free.

“I told you, he can’t start getting suspicious. Even if he’s not home, he’ll know how long I’ve been gone.” He stepped aside, pulled the curtain back and looked out the window.

The restaurant was in a quiet, upscale part of Cabinda. Only important, well-known people ate here. It felt safe enough.

Suddenly he froze, eyes locked on the parking lot.

Nanette noticed how tense he’d gotten, so she moved beside him and followed his gaze. That was when she spotted Petty stepping out of a car outside.

She hadn’t expected to see Petty here. Smiling, Nanette slid a hand onto his shoulder. “See? Because of me, you get to run into Petty again so soon.”

He let the curtain fall closed, neat and straight as before. “Find out who she’s here with.”

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