Chapter 598 Bryce picked a restaurant with a nice vibe.
The inside was mostly in warm colors, with soft light from fancy chandeliers, making it cozy and a bit dreamy.
Some colorful, oldâstyle oil paintings were on the walls, adding some art to the calm space.
Bryce held Annikaâs hand, and Mariela held Angelicaâs.
The waiter took them to a good seat by the window.
A small, pretty flower arrangement was on the round glass table, giving off a light, fresh scent.
Annika and Angelica sat next to each other.
Bryce and Mariela sat down. The round table was small, so they were close.
Soft classical piano music played slowly in the background.
After ordering for the kids, Bryce gave the menu to Mariela.
When Mariela looked up, she suddenly saw a pair of dark, deep eyes.
Her face froze, and her smile disappeared Lennon stood nearby, his eyes seeming to brim with complex emotions.
Next to him was a slim woman with wavy hair.
Even though they hadnât seen each other in years, Mariela immediately knew the woman was Jaida.
Remembering what Caylee had said about Jaida coming back for Lennon, Mariela felt a tightness in her chest and looked away.
Bryce also noticed Lennon and Jaida.
He gave Lennon a meaningful look and smiled, âWhat a coincidence, Mr. Stark. Is this your girlfriend?â
Lennonâs face got serious, and his voice was cold, âNo.â
Jaida smiled and said, âHello, Iâm Jaida Moore, Lennyâs...â
She glanced at Mariela for a second before saying âFriendâ
Marielaâs face stayed calm, but she felt upset.
She called him âLenny.â
Mariela lowered her eyes to hide her quick feelings âMarie, itâs been a while. Do you remember me? Weâve met before,â Jaida said with a radiant smile.
Mariela nodded and replied calmly, âI remember. Itâs been Lennon walked to their table with a cold expression Jaida followed him.
long time. How are you?
âMs. Logan, how are the Stark Groupâs cases going? Lennon pulled a chair from the neighboring table and sat down beside Mariela < Chapter 599 Chapter 599