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The food was delicious, and their service was great. Halfway through eating, I had to abandon my food because Nikolaus woke up for a change and feeding.

When I got back, I gently dropped him as he babbled and looked around.

“Do you like the food?” Ben asked, and I nodded.

“The food is great, the service is nice and their male bathroom also caters for taking care of a baby or kid, which is strange.”

“People book reservations a lot to eat here at night, but at noon, it’s mostly free. We can come here again if you’d like.”

“Yeah, we can.” I blinked and dropped my cutleries.

I gazed into Ben’s eyes, and my shoulders slumped. “I know what you’re doing and it’s not going to happen.”

“I thought I was being discreet.”

“You weren’t even trying and you’ve kept secrets.”

“Is it too late to try? I want things to work between us.”

“And it will as friends.” I stood up. “I should go.”

“No! Let me drop you off.”

“No need, I can manage. I’ll call you.” I said and grabbed Nikolaus’ pram with me.

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