William quickly regained his composure.
Why should he refuse an invitation to dine?
"Let's eat at Amy's restaurant!" William said with a smile.
Maria's restaurant had been open for some time, and since William had a stake in it, why not support his own business, especially when Seraphina was offering to treat?
"Sure!" Seraphina was naturally willing to patronize Maria's business.
They arrived at the food street in the commercial center, a pedestrian zone with cars parked in nearby garages.
Alice had been intensely training and facing challenges lately and was eager for a chance to unwind.
Leaving the Soulmancer Academy and arriving at the food street, Alice seemed like a fish back in water, clearly in a much better mood, even making Seraphina seem more pleasant by comparison.
After getting out of the car, Alice tried to hold William's hand. Just as she was about to make a move, William grabbed her hand.
