Chapter 99

Was Callum… enjoying this? The realization only frustrated him more. He gave in and pulled her fully into his arms. It was too torturous to resist any longer. "You're hopping too slowly. At this rate, the grilled meat will get cold." Nadia stared at him, speechless. When they reached the small garden table, Lacey hurried over with a plate of freshly grilled meat. A sizzling sound filled the air. Juicy slices of beef were still releasing steam. Their golden-brown edges gleamed with oil. "Nadia, Callum, come try this. It's high-quality beef. And these are spicy wings, marinated in BBQ sauce." She pushed the plate forward as if offering a prized treasure. Nadia picked up her fork and knife, slowly slicing off a small piece of beef. She took a bite, chewed a few times, then smiled faintly. "Not bad." Her expression softened into something that resembled satisfaction. She glanced at Lacey, who let out a visible sigh of relief, her face lighting up with joy. "As long as you like