They chatted casually and arrived at an upscale Chinese restaurant with a sophisticated décor. Lucy asked the driver to pick her up in two hours, and she and Carolline went upstairs arm in arm.
Carolline was speechless. Could they really eat for two whole hours? She was planning to go back and catch a nap during her lunch break.
She was increasingly showing signs of pregnancy, becoming very sleepy and tired throughout the day.
"Order whatever you want," Lucy said, tossing the menu at Carolline.
Carolline didn't hesitate to order her favorite sweet and sour dishes. Lucy didn't mind, as her agent had advised her to cut down on spicy foods anyway.
Henry, the main reason Lucy had brought Carolline to lunch today was not to eat, but to discuss some precautions and private matters with her. And Carolline was the only one she could turn to.
