Tanya inched towards Naya’s ear and softly asked, “Naya, based on the way things have developed, do you think that the dessert shop will close down soon? Ari is still Mrs. Tremont, after all. She would have to go back to her life of luxury, sooner or later…”
Naya paused thoughtfully, then said, “Ari mentioned that she’s never considered leaving. It would be good news if she went back to the capital anyway. Don’t you want her to patch up her marriage? Regardless, we don’t have to consider too much, as long as the shop still stands. Even if the shop closes, my only concern would be that it’s a shame. However, we can always find a new job. Don’t overthink it.”
Tanya shook her head, “Of course, I want Ari to patch up her marriage. I’m not thinking too much of it. I’m just asking. My grandfather is gone now… I can survive on my own. I’ll just take every day as it comes, as long as I can get by. If Ari really does go back to the capital and close the shop, I’ll follow her here. I’d like to gain some experience. Otherwise, my life would be too boring. I couldn’t leave this place because of grandpa. Now that I’m alone, I can go anywhere I want…”
Naya patted Tanya on the shoulder consolingly, “Your grandfather felt bad for you, that’s why he decided to go to heaven. You’re still young, so it’s a great idea for you to go to the capital. Do it while you’re young and unmarried. You’re not bogged down by family, so go and make some new experiences. I support you.”
Suddenly, they heard a message notification during lunch. Arianne and Tanya pulled out their phones at the same time. Tanya awkwardly smiled, “Ari… It’s mine…”
A hint of disappointment flashed across Arianne’s eyes. She buried herself into her food, acting as if nothing had happened, “I know… I was just checking the time…”
Tanya put down her knife and fork, then swiftly tapped her phone keyboard. She looked up again after sending her reply, “It was a message from Ricky. I apologized to him; I shouldn’t have let him drink that night. Thank goodness he’s alright, or I’d feel really guilty.”
Arianne was surprised at how frequently Tanya and Eric had been in contact, “Do you talk to each other very often?”
Tanya shook her head, “It’s not that often… I think. We’d send a few short messages to each other. He’s a really nice guy; I noticed this when I was taking care of him at the hospital. I even told him about how lucky I’ve felt to have met all of you! He took my grandpa and I for a nice meal in the capital, and took us to the beach too. He helped me fulfill my grandpa’s long-standing wish. I owe him.”
Arianne knew Eric’s personality very well, “That’s right, Eric is a pretty nice guy. You’ll be fine if anything develops between you two. Besides, he’s left his family and started his own business. There shouldn’t be any obstacles between you if you want to be together…”
Before Arianne could finish speaking, Tanya was as red as cooked shrimp, “Ari! What are you saying? We’re just friends!”
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