Chapter 203: Everyone Knows

Avery orders without looking at the menu—she already knows the chef's specialties because she used to meet Charles in the restaurant every week. She asks for a spicy seafood paella and a bottle of Bordeaux. She knows she's not supposed to drink a lot, but a few sips won't hurt the baby. The waiter rushes away to place the order.

She knows that Evan and Leonie's table is directly across the room from hers. She can feel Evan's fiery gaze burning into her, but she refuses to look at him. She daintily unfolds her napkin and places it on her lap. 

The waiter returns almost momentarily. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Howel, but the paella you've ordered is sold out for the day. So is the wine."

Avery frowns and glances at the menu. "Okay, I'll have the oysters and mussels," she says. "And you can give me another red wine."

The waiter coughs nervously. "The oysters are actually sold out as well, and I'm afraid it'll be impossible to bring you any wine," he says.