Chapter 59: Surprise 2.0

“YOU MUST HAVE been hungry during the trip.” I looked at Mirasol, who was pouring juice into our long glass.

I bit my lower lip. Suddenly it seemed like I didn’t want to pick up the cutlery because of what she said.

“You should try my caldereta and kare-kare. That’s delicious, hija!” This promise is still valid.

I no longer refused because she had already put me a dish on my plate. I looked up at Lawrence, his lips curved, not quite smiling but tilting as if they mean to.

“Uh, thank you . . .” I said, stopping to take a deep breath.

It was good that they immediately left, so I was able to eat normally even though I was aware of Lawrence’s occasional glance at me.

When we finished, he guided me to the second floor, which brought me even more excitement.

“What are we . . . doing here?” My heart was beating wildly.

“See for yourself.”

He quickly grabbed the lock to