Chapter 44

"Thank you so much for agreeing to meet with me again, Yasmin. I know you're currently spending time with your son, and I genuinely appreciate this meeting," I expressed my gratitude sincerely.

I took a seat across from her and promptly signaled a waiter. "This one's on me. Please, don't hesitate to order whatever you like," I assured her.

"Um, now that you're not... I mean, how should I address you?" she inquired, struggling with her words and glancing around nervously.

I understand Yasmin's hesitation to say my name in a public setting, especially since we were about to discuss a delicate matter. I realized I should have reserved a private room for our conversation.

Surveying the restaurant, I recalled hearing that it had private rooms for such occasions. I quickly stopped a passing waiter. "Excuse me! Is there a private room available? Can we move there?"

"Yes, ma'am. There's one just becoming vacant," he replied, much to my relief.

Yasmin and I relocated to the empty room, and our