My Boyfriend Set Me Up with Someone

time worker," I said, looking at Jax

ssed it, forcing a gracious smile, saying, "Bella, there are ma

ndicating that this guy

t me at all. To get rid of me quickly and draw a clear line between us, he

ow indifferent

ere are plenty of good men out there. Declan, let's exchange n

e paused in surprise, then slowly handed

ries. We can roast turkey tonight. Bella, my sauce is pre

and sai

nything, left with

was still asleep when I h

e peephole and saw that it was Declan. I op

stammered for a while before saying, "Bella, I'm sorry

eping so soundly at this hour. I just hadn't slept well

mething you

s ready. Would you like to join me for dinn

taken

rkey earlier just to ease my embarr

tively asked, "Are you still half-asleep

l just change

and the roast turkey

ponytail, changed into some

lights were on. He really

the living room, with plenty of side dis

man could live like this, with such

cing it in front of me and saying

me and a small plate for gravy

ilantro in sight; roasted vegetables with a touch of chili for a little heat; a drizzle of sesame oil over the Brussels sprout

ound the taste, whether the meat was fresh enoug

ing demeanor was like

ke me this way, his girlfriend mus

elicate, his body tall and slender. Whoever