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    She bit her lip, then turned to Linsey. “Where do you want to sit?”


    Linsey answered quickly. “You decide.”


    Dolores sighed. “Why do you always leave it to me? Alright. We’re not here to talk business. Let’s sit outside.”


    They chose a window-side table. The spotless ss gave them a clear view of the street. The atmosphere felt light and easy.


    Soon, a server walked over with menus. “Mr. Wade, please take your time. If you’re unsure, I rmend our house specials.”


    Dolores flipped through the menu. Everything looked good. “Let’s start with a few of those.”


    “Of course. I’ll bring them out shortly,” the server responded with a bow before leaving.


    Once he was gone, Dolores nced across the table at Dustin. “You really went all out. How did you even get a reservation here? And both spots too? This ce must be expensive.”


    Dustin rubbed the back of his neck and nced at Linsey. “Do I really have to say it?”


    Linsey’s eyes widened. She quickly covered her ears. “I’m not listening!”


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    Dolores rolled her eyes and pulled Linsey’s hands away. “Oh,e on. What’s the big secret?”


    With nowhere to hide, Dustin let out a breath. “After that night, I kept hoping to see you again. So, I booked a table here for every meal—breakfast, lunch, dinner, even afternoon tea and drinks at night. I just wanted to be ready if you had time.”


    Linsey’s jaw dropped. She couldn’t help but admire the effort. It had only been a few days, but Dustin had nned everything down to thest detail. His care was crystal clear.


    Dolores sat quietly, caught off guard. For a moment, she didn’t know what to say.


    She looked away from his gaze, fiddled with her lips, then finally smiled. “You really know how to sweep a girl off her feet.”


    Dustin swiftly retorted, fixing his eyes on Dolores, “No, that’s not right! Women usually approach me first! It was Collin’s suggestion this time. I can’t afford to squander any chance to meet you.”


    Upon hearing Collin’s name, Linsey paused, then quietly lowered her head and took a sip of her water.


    Dolores perceived Linsey’s subtle change of mood and shot a stern look at Dustin.


    Realizing he had perhaps said too much, Dustin mimicked locking his lips.


    The awkward silence that followed prompted Linsey to engage further. “How exactly did he advise you?”


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