Love Is Fair by Kerri novel Chapter 79

Chapter 079 The First Official Date The car moved at a snail’s pace since he hadn’t driven for years. Hailey didn’t complain or rush him. She knew how difficult it was for someone to hold the steering wheel again after having a serious car accident. She had a similar experience. The car accidents of her parents and her beloved man had traumatized her. For a long time, she hadn’t appeared on the

underground racing track.

She had witnessed the paralyzed man recuperating step by step. From lying, sitting, kneeling to standing… It was a passage of sweat and tears. The tears were from his loved ones. Even in the most painful stage after the surgery, Owen hadn’t cried. A true man like him only shed tears in his heart.

“Pardon my slow speed. I’ve been out of practice and need time to adapt.” Owen broke the silence.

Hailey stiffened at his tone that was imbued with feigned ease. “There is no

rush.”

The silence came back. A bitter smile tugged at Owen’s mouth. “A few minutes ago, I thought I would not drive again for the rest of my life. In a desperate

situation, I realize that human potential is limitless.” “I didn’t put you in a desperate situation,” Hailey said awkwardly. Owen took a sidelong look at her. “I did it to myself. For our first official date, 1

should be the one to drive.” Hailey froze and then turned to him. “A date?” He called this a date? “Yeah, Owen curled his lips, “it’s kind of embarrassing that I let you treat me on our first date.” Hailey silently looked at his side face and groaned in her heart, ‘Come on, you didn’t look embarrassed at all when you tricked me into this the other day.’ The car finally arrived at Savory Restaurant which was still crowded at night. Compared with the day, it looked more antique. Lamps were lit outside. The yellow light almost illuminated the entire street. In the open-air area, a lot of couples were enjoying their candlelight dinners. The atmosphere was romantic, and the fragrance of roses pervaded the air. “According to Matthew, this restaurant is your private property.” Heading inside,

Owen casually struck up a conversation. Hailey hummed indifferently. Matthew was such a big mouth. Presumably, he had sold her out, and she didn’t need to talk about it in detail. In the elegant box, the manager served a cup of tea as soon as they took their seats and asked for Hailey’s instructions, “Dear guests, the ingredients are ready, and here is your tea. Would you like to start dinner?” “Yeah, let Gail start his job.” Hailey took the teapot and poured Owen a cup of

tea.

Owen thanked her and laughed as he thought of Gail, “I can’t believe that Chef Clayton is a junior in front of you. You’re young, but your seniority is high.” “It’s nothing. Get used to it.” Hailey had a sip of tea and muttered to herself,

‘What’s the fuss?’ Since her childhood, she had taken a lot of people as her teachers. Among the apprentices, she was the youngest but boasted high seniority. In other trades, she was even called a grandmaster. She had been used to it. As she acted and sounded like an elder, Owen grumbled in his heart, ‘Matthew always calls me an old person. Compared with me, Hailey is more like one.’ “I’ve brought the porcelain plates.” Keeping his promise, Owen handed a box to Hailey who took it in a hurry. She opened it, saw the plates, and wiped her hands with the tissue. Only then did she gingerly pick up one, put it in her palm, and study it admiringly. With an equal passion for antiques, he knew that verbal admiration was one

thing. The tiny actions and details would tell if one was a true enthusiast. In the warm yellow light, Owen’s face looked soft. “You like them so much?”