CHAPTER 108

***Bethany’s Pov***

I seized one of the chairs, sat down, and vehemently refuted his claim. My patience was tested by Jacob's presence, and I feared that the mask I was wearing would fall off. From time to time, I would glance at him over my shoulder, and he seemed to be oblivious about it.

“Eat slowly and savor the food,” he advised me.

I pretended to be hungry in order to get away from him as quickly as possible. Although I disliked the superficial nature of his concern for my well-being, I could not help but feel my heart flutter whenever he was so close to me. When I looked up to see him, I observed that he was staring at me, so I raised my eyebrows in response.

He remarked, “Bethany, you look incredible tonight.”

When he attempted to flatter me with flowery language, I simply rolled my eyes. As if it would make my stomach rumble with pleasure! Did he believe I would once again fall for his words? When I was at a loss for words to put him in his place, I joked, “Stop staring at me