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    Soon enough, the two of them found themselves in the quietfort of a private dining room at a stylish restaurant.


    Christina usually preferred street food, but tonight she steered clear of it because of the noisy crowds and unpredictable hassles that came withte-night eats. She needed to get to the hospital afterward and didn’t have time for any distractions. Spending a bit more for a quiet, ssy environment was worth it to avoid unexpected problems.


    “I’d like to have the spicy shrimp skillet and the sausage skillet. What about you?” Christina nced at Dn after she ced the order.


    The waitress taking their order nced at them discreetly, her eyes gleaming with barely contained excitement. She admired their good looks, silently wishing she possessed even a fraction of their striking beauty. Aside from being pleasant to the eyes, they carried themselves with an effortlessly graceful vibe. From the moment they walked in, she’d felt they were such a perfect match—made for each other. If they tied the knot, their babies would be breathtakingly adorable.


    Dn voiced his order, “I’d like two servings of chicken soup. Thanks.” The chicken soup here was famous for its slow-cooked herbs and personal portions, aforting touch on a busy night.


    Raising an eyebrow at Dn, Christina asked, “Anything else you want to add?” A gentle shake of his head answered her. “No, this is fine.”


    With a friendly smile, she closed the menu and faced the waitress. “That’s everything for now—thank you so much.”


    Polished and bright, the waitress responded, “It’s always a pleasure to serve attractive guests. I hope you enjoy your meal.”


    A warmpliment left Christina’s lips. “You’re very pretty yourself.”


    Such kindness took the waitress by surprise. Few guests ever offered that kind of praise. “Thanks, miss! I’ll have the kitchen get right to it. Please rx, and your food will be out soon,” she said, nearly floating out the door on a wave of happiness. Watching the waitress bounce away, Christina’s smile lingered, the good mood infectious.


    From across the table, Dn barely breathed, captivated by Christina, unwilling to miss a single moment.


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    A small, genuine smile tugged at Dn’s lips as he watched Christina with steady attention.


    Across the table, Christina turned her head and nced his way. Their eyes locked. There was something maic in his intense gaze—a kind of pull she couldn’t resist.


    “You…” Both of them spoke up simultaneously, which made Christinaugh, her cheeks blooming with a rosy flush.


    Herughter made Dn’s smile grow even wider, softening his features and brightening his whole face.


    “I wish you’d smile like that more often. It suits you,” Christina remarked, letting her own grin linger.


    Dn pressed his lips together, a hint of bashfulness in his expression. He tried to hold back the smile tugging at his mouth but couldn’t help it.


    To Christina, his attempt at hiding his grin only made him seem even more endearing. For a split second, she froze. The cool, reserved Dn she knew seemed to vanish, reced by someone unexpectedly bashful. No other word came to mind except adorable. Right now, Dn looked like a high school boy with a crush, unable to hide his excitement or the awkward energy in his movements.


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