Finding Love in the Boss’s Embrace After Divorce novel Chapter 1357

Such an atmosphere of interaction actually helped Alivia to relax a bit; if it was too intentional, she would also feel uncomfortable. This was better.

Once Bert had arranged the meals, he walked to the coat rack at the end of the bed, and took off his suit jacket, leaving only a white shirt. He also slightly loosened his tie, which hung loosely around his neck.

Alivia watched the compelling figure for a few seconds before her gaze returned to the thermos. She didn't say anything, just compliantly picked up her bowl and slowly began to eat.

Bert didn't approach her, deliberately choosing to sit on a sofa a bit further away from her. It was evident that she was very tense, and he feared that she would feel even more uncomfortable if he approached.

It wasn't until Alivia was almost done eating that he walked over with a napkin. After handing it to her, he looked at the mostly uneaten food and furrowed his brows slightly, "Why did you eat so little?"

Alivia was already about 70% full, "I ate late in the afternoon, so I'm not very hungry."

Bert didn't force her. He just gathered up the food and just as she thought he was going to throw it away, unexpectedly, he sat down next to her and hastily ate a few bites of the leftovers.

He ate quickly, but his movements and posture were still elegant, a result of his years of practicing dining etiquette. Yet Alivia was left dumbstruck.

"Didn't you eat?"

After swallowing the food in his mouth, Bert replied slowly, "Yeah, I didn't have time."

His meeting had ended late, and if he had taken the time to eat, she would have had to wait even longer for her food. Afraid that she would be hungry, he had hurried over.

Looking at the now somewhat cooled food, Alivia felt a pang of various feelings, guilt being the most prevalent, "Why didn't you eat with me earlier?"

"Fear you'd feel uncomfortable," Bert responded. After a few bites, he collected everything and handed it over to the nurse waiting outside, seeming utterly unbothered.