Chapter 160

"Is it cold outside?" Samantha asked. Instead of answering, Leonardo asked back, "Are you eating?" "Yes!" The brief exchange reflected Samantha's firm decision. When it came to food, even the cold could be dealt with. Of course, she would have preferred to eat inside where it was warmer, but Leonardo had his own principles, and she couldn't just ignore them. She had just sat down when he handed her a blanket to cover her legs. She looked up and asked, "Aren't you worried the blanket will pick up the smell?" "We'll just toss it when we're done." Samantha was speechless. That was such a simple and blunt approach. She thought that this must be what wealthy people do. She thoroughly enjoyed the fondue. As she ate, she began to warm up, so much so that she no longer needed the blanket. Leonardo, however, wasn't as enthusiastic about the fondue as Samantha. He only dipped his food in the mild cheese and after a few bites, he set down his fondue fork. Samantha dipped a cubed ham in