Chapter 25 Barbeque

"Let's go. It's time to eat," Theo said. Sierra noticed a subtle change in Theo's mood but couldn't pinpoint what felt off. Still, she followed him quietly as they walked. She didn't expect him to bring her to a barbeque restaurant. And not just any barbeque place, but the one she frequented during her school days. Her eyes brightened, and she stole a glance at Theo walking ahead of her. Even his profile was striking. She had always thought that someone as refined and distant as Theo would prefer upscale restaurants, not a casual, down-to-earth setting like this. It just didn't seem like his style. At that moment, Theo turned his head and caught her gaze. Sierra hadn't expected him to look back so suddenly, and she panicked. Her eyes darted away as her heart began to race. "What are you looking at?" Theo's voice was deep and steady as he stopped in his tracks. "N... nothing," she stammered, trying to compose herself. "I just didn't expect you to like barbeque." "Mm. Do you li