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A part of me had expected the evening to be either quiet or tense, but Garrett was so easy to be around. He was so relaxed in this cozy restaurant that his calm demeanor seemed to flow into me, and the delicious food was just a bonus.
It was the first real meal I’d been able to enjoy in days, and I had to believe that the company contributed to my enjoyment. Although Garrett was focused on his food, he kept holding my hand over the table, as if afraid I might disappear if he let go.
It saddened me to think that this was only temporary, but I tried to concentrate on the handsome man in front of me, who gave me his full attention, and figuring out how to eat with just one hand.
“Dessert?” Nora asked as she cleared our plates.
Garrett looked at me, waiting for my decision. I wo
