Chapter 40

Melanie ignored the man and headed back. After the man, Hector, had used the restroom, he hurried back to his table, where two other men were seated. "Tanner, you won't believe it! I saw a stunning beauty in the restroom. She looked like a goddess!" he exclaimed, excitement bubbling over. Tanner, the man he addressed, looked at him with disdain, clearly unimpressed. "What's with you? Have you not seen a woman ever in your life?" "No, seriously! She's incredibly beautiful. I've never seen such a lovely lady in my life!" Hector clutched Tanner's arm, practically swearing to emphasize his point. Tanner frowned, annoyed. "Shut up and eat. Once you're done, get out of here." With a sigh, Hector fell silent. Julia didn't waste a single bite and polished off all four dishes. Melanie had been considering taking leftovers home because she didn't want to waste food. With times being tough and many people struggling to afford basic staples, she thought that wasting food would be truly s