At first, he didn't actually like her noise; he was used to his quiet life. But gradually, he became accustomed to her chatter, and later, when he forced her to leave, that was when he realized he had grown used to having her around every day.
So, habit is a terrifying thing. It's been nearly half a year, and he hasn't managed to break this habit.
He knew that her relationship with her boyfriend was stable, knew that they were probably going to discuss marriage when the New Year came around, but he couldn't help wanting to be near her, even though what she said often made him uncomfortable.
The waiter came over and asked the two of them, Bernard Taylor said they just needed a private room for two.
"No, we don't need a private room, let's just sit in the Grand Hall, near the window," Avery Graham, with her sharp eyes, insisted. Eating hot pot was about the atmosphere in the Grand Hall, not in a private room unless it was for more than ten people.
