CHAPTER 181: Dinner With Vick

"Sorry for making you feel that way. I just need to figure out why I feel this way," Maria paused, then looked at Vick. "But I'm sure my feelings for you are different. I hope you'll give me time to sort them out." Maria had only been in one brief relationship before. It ended quickly because her boyfriend felt neglected due to her obsession with art. She didn't want to hurt Vick in the same way, so she hesitated to express his feelings. "It's okay. I can wait, as long as you don't hate me," Vick said, smiling as he took her hand. Seeing him hold her hand gave Maria confidence. "Could you two tone it down a bit? There's someone else here," Linda reminded them with a cough. "Sorry." The moment was broken, and Maria quickly let go of Vick’s hand, blushing. "Gush! You really know how to ruin a moment," Vick whispered to Linda, moving closer. "And you said I was neglecting you for romance. Look who's talking," Linda whispered back, taking the chance to tease. "You never forget anyt