Ida drove Byran to a well-known French restaurant.
The lad had gone through a lot of trouble to get out of his house to see her, so Ida decided to treat him to something nice.
But as soon as they entered the restaurant, they ran into a familiar face.
Theo was also dining there, and the lady sitting across from him was quite the looker. They were chatting and eating. It looked like they were having a good time.
Ida squinted her eyes; her disgust was apparent.
It seemed like Mr. Blanchet and his lawfully wedded wife were having a blast. Yet he couldn't leave Ellinor alone, setting traps for her all over Greenhaven.
What did he want with Ellinor? Couldn't he just live a peaceful life with his wife?
If he did, Ellinor wouldn't have to play hide-and-seek to avoid him.
Ida had no intention of acknowledging Theo. Aside from their business dealings about the new Blanchet Building, they had nothing else in common.
But she forgot about Byran, Mr. Straightforward.
As soon as Byran saw Theo, he waved. "Theo, you're eating here too!"
Upon hearing this, Theo looked their way.
Ida couldn't pretend she didn't see him anymore, so she politely nodded.
Byran dragged Ida over. "Theo, my girlfriend and I are also here for lunch!"
Ida was speechless.
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