the same birthmark

★★★★

"What is in your head?" Damon asked Payne as soon as Dante and Jasmine left the room. He leaned in slightly, his curiosity piqued by the thoughtful expression on Payne's face.

Just then, the waiter arrived with the lobster, interrupting the moment. "Here's your order, sir!" he announced cheerfully as he placed the dish on the table.

"Thank you," Payne replied with a polite nod. She waited until the waiter was out of earshot before quickly moving to Dante's seat next to Damon. Lowering her voice, she looked up at Damon with a mixture of seriousness and curiosity in her eyes. "I feel my mum doesn't like you! Is there any particular reason behind it?"

Damon was taken aback by her directness but couldn't help but be impressed. "You are quite an observer," he said with an appreciative smile. "I like it. Most five-year-olds wouldn't pick up on such things, but you seem to notice everything around you."

Payne tilted her head, her big eyes fixed on Damon. "My mum, she’s always kind a