Chapter 431

Chapter 431
Judy’s POV
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Marcus went to get our order, leaving me alone with Gavin. I stared at him, my mouth open in surprise. I never thought I would see Gavin Landry ordering food like this.

He sat back in the booth, and I could feel his eyes on me, studying my every facial expression.

“Why are we here?” I finally asked him after what felt like an eternity of silence.

He raised his eyebrows at me as I looked into his eyes. I had been wanting to know why he wanted to go out with me so much. I was curious about what all of this meant. Why were we at my favorite restaurant?

I couldn’t believe he was ordering greasy food—food I thought he would never eat in his life.

“Is there a rule that says we can’t have dinner together?” he asked.

“I don’t remember saying otherwise.”

I narrowed my eyes at him. I hated how he affected me. It annoyed me that he found humor in my discomfort.

“You know what I mean,” I murmured, my eyebrows furrowing in frustration.

knitting together. “Why did you ask me out? And why are we at my favorite restaurant?”

He looked at me for what felt like a long time, and I could hardly breathe. His eyes seemed to search deep into mine, and I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.

He looked at me as if he was searching for the same answers to my questions. His face was serious, and his dark eyes studied me closely. Finally, he spoke, and his words surprised me.

“Because you make me curious,” he said.

I tilted my head, surprised by his answer.

“I make you curious?” I asked, unsure of what he meant. “How so?”

“We’ve had a connection,” he explained. “You ask questions and challenge me, making me think differently.”

I paused, considering his words. It felt good to know I had that effect on him.

“We’ve been in a relationship for a while, but we’ve never really gotten to know each other,” he said. “Is it a problem that I want to know who I’m sleeping with?”

I bit my lower lip, noticing how his eyes darkened with emotion.

I remembered his earlier words about bending me over the table and taking me right there and then. My cheeks turned red, and I quickly looked away, letting my lip slip from between my teeth.

“So, you thought taking me to my favorite restaurant would be enough?”

“Was there a way to get to know me better?” I asked him, my voice coming out softer than I meant it to be.

He was quiet for a moment, his eyes studying the side of my face. I could feel his gaze lingering there, and it made me a bit nervous.

I was trying my best not to look at him, even though he was focused on me.

“Yes,” he finally said. “I wanted to know what kind of foods you enjoy, where you like to go, and what kind of environment you prefer…”

I nodded, my eyes focused on the table in front of me.

“I see,” I said softly.

“Is that a problem?” he asked. His tone was calm; he didn’t seem upset or offended.

He sounded genuinely curious. “Have I gone too far?”

There was a hint of vulnerability in his tone, and I quickly looked up at him. I could see that vulnerability reflected in his eyes. For a moment, my heart fluttered. He seemed unsure, and it made me realize how much this mattered to him.

I was actually worried about something.

“Too far?” I asked, needing to understand what he meant.

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**Chapter 431**

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“I asked my assistant to find out what kind of things you enjoy and places you like to go,” he said.

“Did I go too far? Do you think I crossed a line?” he asked, looking concerned.

I felt my cheeks heat up.

He really had asked his assistant to check my background.

I shook my head, a small smile starting to form on my lips.

at the corner of my lips.

“No,” I say. “It wasn’t too far. It’s kind of sweet that you care enough to find out something about me.”

He looks like he’s about to respond, or at least I think he is.

Marcus came back with our root beer floats and appetizers. The smell was amazing, and my stomach was growling with hunger.

“Is there anything else I can get you before your main courses arrive?” he asked, looking at us expectantly.

Gavin and Marcus were talking about their plans.

“Just our wine,” Gavin reminded Marcus, who looked surprised.

“Oh no, Goddess! I’m so sorry! I’ll fix that right away!” Marcus replied, almost stumbling over his words as he quickly left to take care of it.

I couldn’t help but laugh as I watched him reach for the wine.

“Do we really need the wine?” I asked. “The poor guy looked like he was about to have a heart attack.”

“We don’t really need the wine,” I said. “But it wouldn’t be a true Gavin Landry date without it,” he replied, a small smirk appearing on his lips.

He unfolded his napkin and laid it carefully on his lap. It was as if he was preparing for something special.

They were at a fancy restaurant, and it made me smile.

He took a few pretzel bites and mozzarella balls and placed them on his small appetizer plate. I watched him closely, eager to see his reaction as he began to cut into one of the pretzels.

He took a bite with his fork and knife. Then he noticed that I was watching him the whole time. I couldn’t help but hold back a laugh because I had never seen anyone eat like that before. Using a fork and knife for those? It was just too funny!

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Chapter 432

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