Chapter 79 A Date (2)

• Settling into their seats, Karl and Lavinia prepared to immerse themselves in an evening of intimate conversation and exquisite dining, surrounded by the elegant atmosphere of J-Hope's restaurant.
• Karl looked over the menu with a casual interest, occasionally lifting his gaze to look at Lavinia. He noticed that she seemed somewhat distant as her fingers idly traced the edge of the menu without much attention.
• "What catches your fancy, love?" he asked.