Chapter 235

Luckily, after working with Oliver for years, Lauren had seen her fair share of intense moments. Even though her heart was a mess of emotions, her face stayed calm as ever. She smiled politely and greeted the three of them before sitting down carefully in the spot Claire had set the bowl. There was another guy at the table she didn't know, but just from his features—bearing a slight resemblance to movie star Ash Wilder—it was easy to guess he was another one of the Fields brothers. So she didn't ask. Just said hi and quietly began eating. Honestly, she didn't have the time or brain space for chit-chat right now. The wontons were perfect—biting into one, the fresh, juicy flavor instantly spread in her mouth. The shrimp had a nice bounce, the wood ear mushrooms were crisp, and the veggies tasted so clean and fresh. The soup itself was next level too. Rich and flavorful, so good that she could easily drink two full bowls just for that. The morning was still a bit chilly, and the warmth of