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But to her, trying to understand a man’s heart was like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Seeing the figure of Terrence about to disappear, Valerie hurriedly quickened her pace and caught up with him
The restaurant was on the 88th floor.
It was a Mediterranean-style restaurant.
Its main selling points, aside from hiring famous foreign chefs, included an enormous floor-to-ceiling window
that provided a panoramic view of Houston.
It was very romantic.
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Therefore, it was also the top choice for wealthy couples in Houston to go on dates.
Valerie had once imagined herself having a date here with Terrence.
But she never expected it to happen after they had broken up.
Fate was amusing, indeed.
The two were led by the waiter to a window-side table.
Valerie glanced around, noticing they were all couples.
Each pair looked very much in love.
Only she and Terrence looked like they were here to pick a fight rather than enjoy a date.
After ordering, they sat in silence, like two statues.
At the moment...
Terrence’s phone, which was placed on the table, rang.
It was a call from Margaret.
As Terrence lifted his eyes, he caught sight of a faint smile on Valerie's face.
It was the ssmile she had when she said they could never have a candlelight dinner last night.
It carried a hint of mockery and ridicule.
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“It’s always like this.” Valerie raised her glass leisurely, and her tone sounded casual. “Mr. Crawford, you are
about to lose.”
Terrence picked up his cell phone, feeling unhappy.“Then you will be disappointed. | will accompany you to finish
this candlelit dinner tonight.”
After saying that, he answered the call.
It wasn’t Margaret, but Esteban.
“Mr. Crawford, it’s not good. Margaret's kidney function suddenly declined, causing ineffective elimination of
waste and fluids from her body. She needs to undergo surgery immediately, but she refuses. Please cand
persuade her as soon as possible.”
Terrence looked nervous.“l got it. | will go over there immediately.”
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