Chapter 1756
The private room remained quiet for a moment before Tarquin finally broke the silence.
“There is no use dwelling on what-ifs, and there is no cure for regret. The only thing that matters is that we got a good ending p>
The rest of the table nodded in agreement. “He is right. We got a good ending p>
The nightmare was over. Zane was a wanted fugitive with a massive bounty on his head, living out his days like a cornered rat without a shred of freedom.
More importantly, Winona was safe and unharmed.
Callum had miraculously cheated death and was sitting right in front of them.
The heavy atmosphere lifted as the servers began bringing out the food.
The spread was incredibly lavish. With every dish placed on the table, the waiter specifically noted whether it was safe for expectant mothers. They highlighted which dishes should be eaten in moderation and which ones were highly recommended for pregnancy.
A specially prepared, nutrient-rich soup was set directly in front of Winona.
Elysia leaned in and whispered to Tarquin.
“The service at Jinpeach Restaurant really is on another level p>
Tarquin just offered a faint smile, his gaze shifting toward Keaton.
Tarquin had handled the reservation, but he had completely forgotten to mention the pregnancy to the kitchen. Since he had not said a word, the only person who could have arranged all of this was Keaton.
They always said love was in the details, and Keaton’s feelings for Winona ran incredibly deep.
Tarquin let out a quiet mental sigh and looked back at Callum and Winona.
Callum was acting exactly as he used to. He sat right next to her, playing the perfect gentleman, seamlessly serving her portions of all her favorite dishes. He still remembered exactly what she liked.
Winona’s face lit up with a radiant smile as she looked at him. Sitting shoulder to shoulder, they chatted and laughed with effortless chemistry.
Tarquin had no idea where Callum’s head was at. Would he pick up his pursuit of Winona right where he left off?
And more importantly, would Winona finally give him a chance?
His eyes flicked back to Keaton.
Keaton was constantly stealing glances across the table, clearly having lost his appetite.
There was no doubt that Keaton valued Callum as a brother.
He was genuinely thrilled that Callum had survived.
But that did not stop the sheer, undeniable jealousy from eating him alive.
Tarquin still had no clue how Keaton planned to break this deadlock.
Shaking his head slightly, Tarquin picked up a slice of lemon from the dessert platter and dropped it onto Keaton’s plate.
Keaton, who had been staring
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blankly into space, snapped out his trance when the bright yellow fruit landed in front of him. He looked at Tarquin with a scowl.
“Want it?” Tarquin asked casually.
“No,” Keaton snapped, his face darkening.
Without missing a beat, Tarquin picked up a piece of perfectly shelled crab meat and placed it on Keaton’s plate.
It was Keaton’s favorite.
Keaton narrowed his eyes, shooting Tarquin a look that clearly asked, *What the hell are you doing p>
Tarquin met his gaze, his eyes
silently conveying a message. *Even
if you los
the gur), you still have you
boys. Bros fook out for each other*
Keaton pressed his lips into a thin line and rolled his eyes so hard it hurt. “Get the hell out of here p>
His voice carried across the room, causing the entire table to stop talking and stare at him in confusion.
Keaton shifted awkwardly in his seat.
Tarquin smirked and raised his glass. “Alright, let’s have a toast p>
The distraction worked. Everyone raised their glasses.
Winona and Elysia clinked glasses filled with fresh juice.
After dinner, Callum naturally offered to drive Winona home.
Keaton immediately stepped in. “Let Tarquin and Elysia take her. You are coming with us to the bar p>
Elysia turned to Tarquin in surprise. “Are you leaving early too p>
Tarquin caught the subtle glare Keaton was shooting his way. He knew exactly what was happening. Keaton was trying to get rid of him.
Though he had no idea what Keaton’s endgame was, he decided to play along.
“I will go with you. We will drop Winona off and then head back to
so
Number One Mansion. I have early meetings tomorrow, scl am going to pass on the late-night drinking p>