Chapter 109: Warmer [Golden Ticket Bonus]
Their lunch went better than either of them expected.
The food was good, comforting, flavorful, and worthy of every bite. But more than that, the company of the two of them felt nice.
They laughed between bites, exchanged small stories, and even teased each other a few times over the way they ate. Chloe, unsurprisingly, ended up ordering dessert, while Gray watched with faint amusement as she devoured it like she hadn’t just finished a full plate of pasta.
[$129 has been deducted from your balance.]
[$5.95 has been refunded.]
After paying the bill, they stepped out of the restaurant with satisfied stomachs and light conversation continued between them.
The late afternoon sun had mellowed now, casting long shadows across the sidewalks as they made their way to their next destination.
This time, Chloe took the lead.
She had already made the arrangement on her phone earlier. After a short drive, the two arrived at the city’s indoor ice-skating rink. The building was large and sleek, its glass windows revealing the cool white glow of the rink inside.
Unlike the typical recreational rinks packed with families or teenagers, this one looked more modern and refined. Above the double doors, a sign read "North Arcadia Skating Center."
Chloe walked ahead, and Gray followed closely behind.