Chapter 16: Love Bites

With a necklace worth millions in her possession, Nancy couldn't shake off a lingering feeling of emptiness. As she gazed at the seafood buffet in the mall, she suddenly craved a taste. Back when she started working, her salary was meager. Whenever she wanted a big meal, she'd opt for a buffet. But since she got with Daniel, he'd take her to the fanciest restaurants, serving the best food. Yet, it seemed like she no longer had that feeling of satisfaction from treating herself with hard-earned money. Feeling quite cheerful, she even ordered a bottle of red wine. It had been ten years; this was the first time she drank without Daniel, and the taste seemed different. Originally, she was supposed to accompany Cindy to finish cake and listen to her talk about Daniel's embarrassing childhood stories. Maybe dinner wasn't over yet. Every year on this day, she spent it like this. Same old routine, yet it gave a sense of warmth and belonging. But this year was different. Thinking about t