Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 565

Chapter 565: Shouldn’t fall in your way

Flora fastidiously separated the beans from the fried rice as Zander watched her with an amused smile.

"I thought that peculiar habit of yours had finally faded," he remarked.

She lifted her gaze to meet his. "Haven’t you heard the old proverb? Old habits die hard," she murmured, then began eating the bean-free fried rice with the scrambled egg. "If you’ve come to receive my answer, then..."

"I have an important meeting scheduled with Sage Nightshade, the director of your company. We’re collaborating on a new drug development, and some researchers from the Red River Pack are being selected for the team. As an Alpha, Sage wanted to meet with me beforehand," Zander explained. "Since I was already in the area, I thought I would stop by to see you. It seems, however, you’re not particularly pleased to see me."

Flora held his gaze for a moment longer than necessary before quietly resuming her meal. He, too, began eating the food laid out on the table.

"I am always happy when I see you," Flora finally replied after a thoughtful pause. "You were the only one who gave me a chance, even after the many mistakes I made. When others in the pack began to bully me, you were the one who offered protection. It is an honor to have a person like you in my life."

Zander smiled and pushed the bowl with meatballs toward her. "Eat this too. You appear too thin. I suppose you’re skipping your meals again."

"No, I’m not," Flora replied. She picked one meatball from the bowl and took a bite. Chewing, she noticed Zander checking his phone. The serious expression on his face revealed that something urgent was happening. She lowered the half-eaten meatball onto her plate and asked, "Is everything alright?"

"Hmm." Zander refocused on finishing the food from his plate, a slight distraction lingering in his eyes.

"Don’t tell me you’re being forced to get a Luna," Flora said jokingly, trying to lighten the mood.

"Yes, they are." Zander lifted his gaze to meet hers, confirming her jest with surprising sincerity. "I have asked them to wait for some more time."

Flora lowered her eyes, quickly finishing the fried rice. She then picked up the glass of water and took a few slow sips, collecting her thoughts.

"I’ll pay for today’s meals," Flora stated while dabbing the napkin across her mouth. Zander was done eating too, and a waiter came to clear the table before placing the bill pad down. Flora quickly reached for her wallet when Zander stopped her with a hand on her wrist.

"You don’t let me do anything else for you. At least, let me pay the dinner bills," he stated, gently but firmly stopping her. He slid the money into the pad and thanked the waiter for the lovely meal.

As they both stepped out of the restaurant into the cool night air, Flora suddenly sneezed. Zander was quick to take off his muffler and wrapped it around Flora’s neck. The tip of her nose was red as she stared up at him.

"Come, I’ll drop you home," Zander said, his gaze fixed on her.

"Let’s go over there," Flora stated, pointing to their right, toward a dimly lit area.

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