Chapter 189

Aria's POV I smirked to myself as Aiden took my hand, leading me to the garage where he opened the passenger door for me like a gentleman. "Tha—" I started to say thank you, but caught his amused gaze and stopped mid-word, swallowing the rest. His eyes crinkled at the corners, enjoying my discomfort. After buckling my seatbelt, a sudden thought struck me. "Wait, what are we eating?" I asked, turning to look at him. Aiden's expression softened at my expectant look. "Trust me on this one?" "Absolutely!" I replied without hesitation. When it came to food, Aiden was much pickier than me. If he thought something was good, I knew I'd love it. He drove us to Riverside, an upscale restaurant specializing in contemporary American cuisine. I'd been there once with Lillian, and aside from being expensive, I couldn't fault the place. Their berry soufflé was my favorite—sweet but not cloying, with a texture that melted in your mouth. I'm not usually big on desserts, but that one had me hooked. The