Chapter 618 Do You Want to LIve Alone
In the restaurant, Katherine and Alex got shown to their table by the manager.
Katherine was eight months pregnant, her belly huge. Even though the waiter pulled out a chair for her, it was still a tight squeeze. She tried to sit but couldn't get comfy, so she reached out to pull the chair back a bit more.
Before she could even touch the chair, Alex's long arm swooped in, his rough hand grabbing the chair and pulling it back to a better spot.
Katherine was startled and looked up at Alex. Although it didn't make her like him any more, she still said, "Thanks."
Alex didn't look at her or say anything. He just pulled his hand back and casually walked to the seat across from her, sitting down.
The day before, they had also sat across from each other at the dining table for a meal. But she wore a mask Jonathan had given her right then, thinking she had nailed it and ate without a care.
Now it was different. She was facing Alex as Katherine, and it was hard to act like nothing had happened.
Not wanting to make too much eye contact with Alex, Katherine turned to look outside the restaurant. "Where the heck are Teresa and Anthony?"
She had seen Teresa follow her into the restaurant, but now she was nowhere to be seen.
Alex's tone was dripping with sarcasm. "Is it that bad to be alone with me?"
Alex's blunt question made Katherine uncomfortable. She glared at him and smiled. "No, I'm just starving and wanna order. How can we order if everyone's not here?"
Alex's gaze was sharp. Even though he looked expressionless, the coldness in his eyes made her spine tingle. He mocked, "Since when did Ms. Galatea become so polite? That's not like you. If you wanna order, just do it now."
With that, he raised his hand, calling the waiter over.
"Mr. Melville, please check the menu." The waiter respectfully handed over the menu.
Alex took the menu, not showing it to Katherine, and directly ordered several dishes she used to love.
After ordering, Alex looked up and asked her, "I almost forgot, maybe your tastes have changed. Anything else to add?"
It felt like Alex had a hidden meaning in his words. Katherine said, "No."
Alex handed the menu back to the waiter. "Serve these dishes first. We'll add more when everyone gets here."
"Yes, sir!" The waiter respectfully took the menu and left.
Once again, Katherine was left alone facing Alex. She felt suffocated, always feeling like his eyes were glued to her.
Alex picked up the water on the table and took a sip, squinting at her. "You seem to have been doing well these past six months, looking very well."
Katherine said calmly, "Really? Thanks for the compliment."
Alex stayed calm, his expression indifferent. "So, what are your plans for the future?"
Katherine couldn't quite grasp his meaning, furrowing her brows and deliberately responding vaguely, "We'll talk about the future when it comes. The most important thing is to live in the present!"
"You are really living on easy street," Alex said, dead serious. "But let's get real—the kid in your belly ain't just yours. How you gonna explain that to me?"
'He's definitely after my baby,' she thought.
When it came to the baby, Katherine's eyes turned steely. "Mr. Melville, in what capacity are you asking for an explanation?"
Alex's face darkened, his eyes narrowing. "What do you think my capacity is?"
Katherine picked up the water and took a big gulp. "Honestly, I don't think you have any capacity here. We both know how this baby came to be. It was a total accident, but since he's here, I'm accepting it.
As for us, we were tangled up for a bit due to some circumstances, but it's over now. We never got married, so the baby has nothing to do with you. Even if you wanna sue for custody, do you think you stand a chance?"
Alex's deep eyes locked onto her stubborn face for a while, then he smirked. "Ms. Galatea, are you doubting the Melville Group's legal team or my personal abilities?"
Katherine felt a bit nervous from his smile. "I'm not doubting anything. I'm just stating my position! The baby is mine, both legally and emotionally, and no one can take him away!"
Alex's long arm reached over and lifted her chin, giving it a light pinch. "You should know, if I want the baby, I don't necessarily have to go through formal procedures."
Katherine frowned deeply, then shook off his hand. "If you want a kid, can't you have your wife give you one? Why do you have to take mine?"
'My wife?' Alex paused slightly. "Are you referring to..."
"Are you two arguing?" Teresa appeared beside the table, looking worried.
She had just brought Anthony over and saw Alex rudely pinching Katherine's chin, and Katherine angrily shaking off his hand. The tension was thick.
Alex coldly replied, "No, Ms. Galatea and I were just having a normal conversation."
"Really?" Teresa asked, pulling Anthony to sit down, then sitting next to Katherine. She leaned in to whisper, "Katherine, did Alex just scold you?"
Katherine shook her head, emphasizing again, ""Call me Ms. Galatea.."
'How could this be! Katherine is serious this time?' Teresa thought, then complained, "Alex, Katherine finally came back, and you haven't even tried to make up with her, but you're scolding her again? Do you want to live alone for the rest of your life?"
Alex gave Teresa a cold glance. "It's none of your business."
Anthony, not understanding the situation but sensing the tension, tried to ease it. "Mr. Melville, have you ordered? It's our first meeting, so let me treat you to this meal. Order whatever you want, don't hold back!"
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