Bart grinned.
âNo, not at all.
Youâre simply pure and innocent.
â
Maggie was rendered speechless.
Pleasing and comforting her proved to be quite a challenge for him.
âBart, you should really Learn how to give compliments if you want any chance with girls in the future,â time to improve his skills.
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Bart looked bewildered.
âMaggie, why would you say that?â
âBut you canât even explain why Iâm beautiful,â Maggie pointed out.
âDidnât I just compliment you?â
âThat wasnât a compliment; it felt more Like mockery.
â
As they chatted and Laughed, the waiter entered the room to serve their dishes.
The private room had a large French window, offering a clear view of the street outside.
Suddenly, heavy rain poured from the dark sky The lush green plants in the garden glistened a vibrant shade of green as the downpour washed over them.
Bart placed a hand on his stomach and inquired, âMaggie, why hasnât Sanford returned yet?â
Maggie remained silent, contemplating his question.
âIf youâre hungry, go ahead and eat.
Iâll go outside to look for him.
â
Did he meet someone outside?
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Flashes of Jaelynâs face raced through Maggieâs mind.
She pursed her lips, ready to step out.
Glancing through the window, she caught sight of a man and a woman walking together in the rain, holding an umbrella.
The man stood tall and firm, tightly embracing the petite woman dressed in white.
The umbrella tilted more towards her, causing the raindrops to sprinkle the manâs shoulder.
Yet, he seemed unfazed by the dampness as he disappeared into the rain, cradling the woman in his arms.
They were Sanford and Jaelyn.
Maggieâs fingers curled, a tinge of disappointment creeping in.
Did Sanford venture out to find Jaelyn just now?