Chapter 281

Samantha stifled a giggle from the side and teased, "Dr. Reed is just so sweet. He even peels shrimp for Layla." … Three seconds later, Leonardo, hands clad in disposable gloves, peeled a shrimp and popped it right into her mouth. "Shut up and eat." "I want more." "Okay." Without missing a beat, he continued peeling shrimp for her, quietly and patiently, while occasionally helping her crack open some soft-shell crabs, too. Suddenly, it was like Leonardo and Ethan had transformed into contestants on some domestic skills game show—competing over who could peel shrimp faster, pick the fattest soft-shell crabs, or serve the juiciest steak. Wesley watched the scene unfold with a look of pure disbelief. He couldn't help but comment as he took in the scene. "Tch. Men." They were absolutely disgraceful. Simon glanced at Elena's nearly empty plate and noticed she had only been eating meat and vegetables—no seafood in sight. "Are you allergic to seafood?" Elena shrugged. "It's too mu