Louise’s Pov We arrived at the restaurant It was perched on the edge of the coastline, all glass walls and classy, the kind of place that whispers money. The parking attendant opened my door, but I didn’t step out right away. I waited, letting Tristan walk around and open the door himself. He did, of course, just like a gentleman, even when he was furious.I stepped out without a word, smoothing my shirt. His eyes flicked over me again, still clearly annoyed I wasn’t wearing the dress, but now, in public, he said nothing. His expression was calm, too calm, the kind that tells you he's trying not to explode.We walked inside together, our silence a third presence at the table. The hostess led us to a private corner, a booth with a view of the water. Everything was spotless, minimalistic, intentional, like him. Tristan pulled out my chair, and I sat, still not speaking.“So,” he said after a long moment, picking up the menu, “tell me, Louise, do you make it a habit to ignore thoughtfu
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