Chapter 59

Anyone with a weaker mental state would've totally lost their appetite in a setting like this, but this guy? Solid as a rock. Healthy and strong-guess that says a lot about how chill he really is inside. But at the same time, it's kinda sad to think how many times he had to be knocked down to build up that kind of calm. "You've snuck a peek at me fifteen times during dinner. What, think I look good? Or maybe... you missed me?" Leander set down his fork, leaned in close to Vanessa, and whispered right in her ear. Vanessa's face turned bright red. She had just been feeling bad for him, and now she was embarrassed and kinda annoyed. This guy seriously didn't know how to behave properly. Always like this. The cozy vibe between them wasn't sitting well with the others at the table. Across from them, the whole family looked like they'd just bitten into a lemon. Richard slammed his fork on the table. "I'm done." Without another word, he stormed off, Caroline close behind. Graham and Melanie e