Chapter 274: She Still Lived On Through Him
After their brief encounter with Declan and Celina, Ruediger brought Lariette to a Thai restaurant for an early dinner. Outside the mall, the soft hues of amber and violet painted the sky as the sun dipped lower below the horizon.
The scent of jasmine rice and coconut milk infused the air, layered with hints of lemongrass, tamarind, grilled meats and bird’s eye chilies. Lariette and Ruediger enjoyed their meal while chatting. No one brought up their short meeting with Declan earlier.
"You gonna forgo dessert this time, really?" Ruediger asked at the end of their meal. He wiped his lips using a napkin. His tongue was quite numb from the spice.
"I’m tempted, but," Lariette raised her brows, mischief flickering in her eyes, "A certain someone said he’d make s’mores tonight."
Ruediger chuckled, amused by Lariette’s remark. He nodded twice, laughter still bubbling from his lips.
"No one can say no to s’mores."
Lariette hummed, "Especially not me."
The sky had completely darkened when Ruediger drove out of the basement, the headlights cutting through the dimness. The street lamps cast pools of light on the roads and the pedestrian walkways, as well as on the fallen leaves on the curb.
Sitting in the front passenger seat, Lariette threw her gaze outside, watching the passing scenery. Most office workers were still on their way home from work. The traffic was quite congested but bearable.
"...?"
Lariette smiled as she felt Ruediger reaching for her hand. Turning her gaze from the window, she laid her eyes on his side profile.