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Chapter 28 - Beyond the First Date

Chapter 28

Stephanie's Point of View

His features shifted for a moment, and a look of annoyance crossed his face. "What is wrong, Stephanie? I never meant it that way." He then turned to the waiter and commanded, "Give the lady the menu so she can choose whatever she likes."

I took the menu and began scanning the names of the complex dishes, eventually choosing something familiar with a side salad. The waiter withdrew, and a brief silence followed before Cedric broke it, leaning across the table and locking his eyes with mine. "Are you still angry?"

"No," I said sharply.

"Yes, clearly!" he replied with a light smirk.

Ignoring his sarcasm, I asked, "Is this a date? The candles, the roses, the dress, and what you wrote on the card... this isn't just an ordinary dinner."

"Yes, it's a date," he answered with a sincerity that sent my pulse racing. "I want to get to know you more, Stephanie. What you love, what you hate everything."

Trying to protect myself, I asked coldly, "Why?"

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