Chapter 17
Author: Sunny Zylven
last update2023-04-05 14:08:48
"By the way, this lemon tart with meringue and raspberry coulis tastes really good!" Stephen said as he cut into the lemon tart and took a bite.

“I agree. Even though it's not the most expensive dessert here, I always buy this tart when I have the opportunity to visit this place," Fiona smiled at Stephen, who was enjoying his dessert.

While eating and chatting, Fiona secretly watched Stephen. Despite the fact that he was wearing his usual plain white t-shirt, he looked different in this Magnificent Emerald Emerald restaurant.

Ever since he first came, the way he acted and ate his food was so classy, as if he were born into a wealthy family.

"Oh my God! What are you thinking?" Fiona thought to herself. "Don't dream, Fiona! No rich man works as a beach cleaner or lives with his in-laws because he doesn't have enough money to rent a house."

Fiona took a deep breath. Although she was disappointed because she knew her imagination couldn't come true, she was still happy because Stephen
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