Chapter 71 Dinner Out (1/2)

Hardy didn't tell Celia that his father wanted to help her. He just worried that if things didn't go well, Celia might end up being disappointed.

Celia brought eggs and chicken to the restaurant these days. She also could earn a lot of money if she went there. By the way, she had also reached an agreement with the other two breakfast shop owners about the soybeans.

”How about I treat you to a meal today, Miss Celia?”

John had invited Celia countless times, but she refused.

”Thanks, John. I have something to deal after I went back home.”

'It's embarrassing to stay with a man alone. If other villagers saw this, my reputation would be ruined, ' she thought.

”Just let me buy you a meal. It won't take long.”

John was getting more and more courageous. He was bolder because Zack 0 did not follow her this time.

”John, maybe some other time. My uncle is waiting for me at home.”

'Now that I mentioned my unc

as grateful that John didn't blame her.

”Can I really call you Celia?”

It seemed that calling her name was a further development in their relationship.