Chapter 80

How awkward! I felt embarrassed for Kara. She was embarrassed too, but had a knack for handling such situations. She flashed a grin and said, "Alright, Mr. Howell. Thank you." Kara put down my bag and hurried over to me. She nudged me, pulling me forward. "Is Mr. Howell having premenstrual syndrome again? He seems to be in a bad mood today." I stayed silent. Kara sensed the harshness in Brandon's words, but I felt... he was making Kara get her own food to avoid burdening me. Was he... worried about me? I shuddered at the thought. I felt like I was becoming increasingly narcissistic and overthinking things. "Let's sit separately," I suggested to Kara after we got our food. After spending the night in his room, I didn't want to face Brandon. "Why sit separately? Isn't it better to sit together? We can discuss today's plans." Kara countered with a work-related excuse, leaving me unable to refute. But I saw through her. "Your appetite improves just by looking at your crush." "M