Chapter 230

The rooftop restaurant across from Lorraine Tower had opened three years ago. Samantha had invited Joseph to join her for a meal there more than once, but he had consistently refused. She felt it would be too lonely to go alone, so she eventually gave up on the idea of eating there. She had almost forgotten about it until Joseph mentioned it today. It was almost ironic. She and Joseph were divorced, yet he was now the one suggesting they go to that restaurant together. How absurd. Samantha snorted in disdain. She unlocked her dimmed phone to check the time before turning back toward the car. Mina was likely waiting anxiously. … Ten minutes later, Samantha finally returned to the car. Smoke swirled in front of the car, with faint flickers of firelight appearing and disappearing. The air was filled with a mixed aroma of smoke and white peach. With a click, the firelight flared up. Samantha finally saw Mina's face through the thick smoke. Mina was leaning against the car, taki