A Sudden Change

Before leaving, she called Terence to ask if he would come back for dinner.

If Terence didn't eat at home, she wouldn't need to cook dinner and could eat something outside.

Terence, who was on the other side of the line, pondered for a moment and said, "Let's eat outside tonight."

"To eat outside? Why?" Esther was puzzled.

"Nothing. It's just that we haven't gone out for a meal since we came to Proley."

Esther thought for a moment. She had never eaten with Terence alone outside. Not only in Proley, but it did not happen in City R.

Although she was in a bad mood and had no appetite, it was rare for Terence to be so interested. She did not want to reject him. She smiled and agreed, "Sure, I'm outside."

"Are you outside?" Terence lowered his voice.

Esther explained, "Oh, I just watched a movie and listened to music. I didn't go far."

"Why didn't you invite me to watch a movie and listen to music?"

"You?" Esther was suspicious. "I don't think you will want to?"