Chapter 153

"No. I made a reservation at a restaurant," Jonah said in a low voice. Before Tara could respond, he added, "You haven't had lunch yet, have you? Come eat with me." Tara instantly regretted opening her mouth earlier. She had asked something she shouldn't have. She politely declined. "Thank you, Mr. Pearson. But that's really not necessary." "The food there is pretty good. Think of it as a way to treat yourself," he said. His words made Tara hesitate. She had planned to just order takeout. He added calmly, "We'll get to the restaurant in about two minutes. If you're in a hurry to get back, I can take a detour." That made her feel even more self-conscious. She quickly said, "Then I'll take you up on that, Mr. Pearson." Jonah glanced at her through the rearview mirror, then looked ahead. "You don't have to be so nervous around me." The deep, smooth sound of his voice helped her relax a little. About five minutes later, the car pulled into the underground parking lot of a well-kn