Chapter 82: Felt a Warm Glow Inside

If he really wanted to give Grandma a gift, why wait until now? It's pretty obvious he's trying to impress Eliana. It's a sneaky move to give Eliana more reasons to talk to him. Plus, every time she sees that bonsai, she'll think of him. That's what you call subtle influence. Eliana also had thoughts about it but kept them to herself. Instead, she just said, "Sure, what time works for you tomorrow?" "Noon, should I swing by your office?" "Works for me, I'll be waiting at my desk." "So, mind if I treat you to lunch?" Howard asked casually, like it was no big deal. Chase bit his lip a few times, clearly not happy about it. Couldn't Eliana see this guy's up to something? Given her usual emotional smarts, it's surprising she's not seeing through this guy. Going on a date with another guy in front of her husband? She should have more sense than that, right? The next moment, Eliana said, "Come to think of it, I owe you a meal. Let me treat you." "Alright then, your wish is my comma