Chapter 43: UNSPOKEN TRUTHS

During their lunch, Gary’s attentiveness towards Xina was nothing short of remarkable. He ensured she had everything she needed, refilling her glass when it was almost empty, and even cutting her steak into bite-sized pieces. But what impressed Xina the most was that Gary knew about all her allergies—every single one of them. Xina’s list of allergies was extensive and daunting, making her a picky eater out of necessity rather than choice. Some of her allergies were so severe that even a small mistake could land her in the hospital. "How do you know?" Xina asked, her voice filled with amazement as she looked at Gary, her eyes wide with surprise. "I’ve never told anyone about this." The truth was, Xina doubted whether her mother or any other member of her family was even aware of how many things she was allergic to. Gary smiled softly, his amusement evident as he watched the mix of shock and fascination on Xina’s face. "I know more about you than you can imagine, love," he replied, hi