Daniel Responded With A Shrug
Daniel responded with a shrug, his expression a blend of curiosity and intrigue. “It’s definitely peculiar, but let’s not allow it to spoil our meal,” he proposed. “We can unravel this mystery later. Perhaps it’s a surprise orchestrated by the restaurant. Nevertheless, I’m content just being with you tonight.”
His words failed to ease Wendy’s unease. Instead, they exacerbated her feelings because rather than offering an explanation, they seemed to hint at an attempt to evade the issue.