Chapter 25. The Dinner.

"Cheryl?" Shawn's brow furrowed in surprise when he spotted Cheryl approaching, accompanied by Eric. Amy followed his gaze, her eyes fixated on Cheryl, her expression revealing her displeasure at their unexpected presence.

"Hi," Cheryl greeted them with a sheepish smile as she reached their table. Eric nodded in greeting.

"What are you doing here?" Shawn asked, a surprised yet welcoming smile on his face.

"Just here to grab a bite," Cheryl replied casually, shifting her gaze to Amy, who continued to gaze at her with a hint of disapproval.

Good for you, Cheryl thought happily, sensing Amy's reaction.

"Oh," Shawn nodded skeptically. "Have you eaten yet? Maybe you should join us. You don't mind, right?" He turned to Amy, who reluctantly turned to face him.

"Yeah, sure," Amy forced a smile, and they signaled a waiter to bring two more chairs to the table.

"I must admit, Cheryl, you have great taste. This restaurant is one of the best," Amy began once they had settled and placed their orde