Marilyn shoved the remaining crackers into her mouth while turning her head. She was avoiding Lewis' question.

Compared to Marilyn, Larissa felt more at ease with him.

She said calmly, "The cafeteria is crowded. I don't think I can wait in the long lines, so I brought Marilyn along."

He looked at her before telling Marilyn, "Order four meals from tomorrow onward. You can eat upstairs."

Marilyn hurriedly nodded. "Okay."

She hadn't swallowed her crackers. A few crumbs slid into her throat while she was talking. She began coughing because of it.

Frowning, he handed his credit card to Larissa. "Your lunchtime is extended for another two hours. Grab something at a nearby restaurant. It's on me."

Although she turned the offer down, she accepted the suggestion for the extended lunchtime.

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Blue Star Tower was located in the prosperous area of Westonia. There were a lot of restaurants in its vicinity.

Larissa chose a restaurant from Marilyn's suggestion. They occupied a table that