Chapter 57: Broken..
Zethan's gaze shifted towards her in slight surprise, his lips twitching up before he smiled, revealing his perfect teeth.
Lilia's mouth opened and closed in shock. Whoa. His perfectly shaped teeth made him look even more handsome—breathtaking, even. Not that he wasn't already, but this? This was on another level.
She wasn't the only one affected. The chefs had gone completely still, either stunned by his sudden smile or still processing what Lilia had said earlier.
Then, Zethan spoke. "I wouldn't mind that at all."
Lilia's eyes widened slightly. 'Wait—what?' She had only said that to make him eat—to get him to stop looking at her that way—not for any other reason. Yet, he actually wanted her to do it?
She scrambled for an excuse. "That would make us late," she blurted out, hoping to dodge the moment.
Zethan nodded. "Fair enough."
Without another word, he picked up his cutlery and began eating quietly. Lilia quickly focused on her own meal, though her mind remained elsewhere. His reaction... it didn't seem like he was joking.
When they finished, he stood up, and so did she.
Zethan shifted slightly, moving his hand into position for her to place hers on top. Just as she hesitated, her small hands landed lightly against his palm.
Then, without warning, his fingers intertwined with hers. His grip was firm but not suffocating, his thumb pressing gently against her skin.