Carolline didn't wake up till nearly five in the evening. When she got up, Bryan took her out for a seafood banquet full of foods she had never eaten before or couldn't afford on her own.
Carolline gorged herself while Bryan ate at a leisurely pace. It was a stark contrast, but luckily they were dining in a private room, so nobody saw Carolline eating like this.
The waiters serving them— all of them high-quality staff— showed no unusual expressions on their faces.
As they were close to finishing, Carolline received a phone call from Emily. Due to rearranged itineraries, they returned one day earlier and were concerned about whether Carolline has had her dinner because they didn't see her at home.
Carolline assured Emily that she was out eating with a friend. Emily asked when she would be back. Carolline said she would be back later, and Bryan did not object.
After hanging up, Carolline grew anxious. "So, I need to go home tonight. My parents are back, what about you?"
