Shane hummed in acknowledgment before he sat down while Natalie took a seat beside him.
“Mom, have you ordered?” she asked.
“No. I was waiting for you so you could order,” replied Yulia as she handed the menu to her daughter.
Before adding a few other dishes, Natalie had scanned through the menu and ordered some of Shane and the kids’ favorite dishes first. After that, she closed the menu.
Seeing that, Yulia arched her brows. “That’s it? Are you not going to let Shane see the menu?”
“I’ve already ordered all his favorite dishes.” Natalie smiled.
Upon hearing that, Shane’s expression softened while Yulia pursed her lips. “Your relationship hasn’t even been that long, yet you already know him that well? You even know what dishes he likes.”
“Yeah. That’s because he only likes a few things. It’s easy to remember,” answered Natalie while tousling her hair.
“What about you?” Yulia directed the question at Shane. “Do you know Nat as well as she knows you? Do you know what she likes?”
“Mom, why are you asking these questions?” Natalie tugged on Yulia’s arm, hoping that her mom would change the subject.
However, Yulia stubbornly stayed on the topic as she removed her daughter’s hand from her. “Because I want to find out if he’s serious about you. A relationship shouldn’t be one-sided. He has to get to know you as well. That’s how things work. You have to give and take, get it?”
“I…” Natalie trailed off as her lips twitched slightly while she lowered her head.
Of course I know a one-sided relationship won’t last long.
“Well? Answer me, Shane.” Once again, Yulia turned her attention to the man. “I want to know just how deep your love for Nat is.”
Natalie also turned to look at Shane. Part of her was hopeful that he could answer, yet part of her was worried about what would happen if he could not.
Shane noticed her apprehension as the corner of his lips curled up. Patting her head, he began narrating everything she liked.
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