Chapter 602 I Won't Be Blind Again
Inside BlindedIn the confines of Keith's car, it took Sarah quite a while to gather herself, slightly annoyed about why she'd ended up ridingwrestled with her emotions for what felt like an eternity. A flicker of annoyance danced in her mind as she pondered why she had agreed to accompany him.
in the first place."Back there... thanks," Sarah murmured, feeling awkward, thank you," she managed to whisper, her voice barely audible. She felt exposed in her most vulnerable moment, a touch embarrassed.
, her vulnerability laid bare, a blush of embarrassment creeping up her cheeks.Keith drove on, oblivious to , seemingly unaware of her discomfort, "No big deal, no need to be so formal."
"So what continued to navigate the road ahead. "No need for formalities, it was nothing," he replied nonchalantly.Desperate to steer the conversation away from their recent encounter, Sarah asked, "What brings you to Columbia?" Sarah deflected, unwilling to dwell on their previous interaction.
As they talked,Their conversation was interrupted as the car pulledrolled to a stop. Glancinghalt. Peering out the window, Sarah realized they were in front of arecognized the familiar facade of a local diner. Keith's voice camebroke through her thoughts, "Let's grab a bite."
"Noget something to eat.""I'm not hungry, I've already eaten," she declined, really just wanting to protested, her body yearning for rest up.
"How about just keeping."Why not keep me company then?" Keith insisted, locking eyes with her countered, his gaze meeting hers in a waymanner that was harddifficult to refuse.
Remembering he'd just lent her a handresist.Recalling his recent act of kindness, Sarah felt that refusingit would be heartless. So, she followedungracious to decline his invitation. Reluctantly, she accompanied Keith into the diner.
Keith pickedChoosing a privatesecluded booth and, Keith ordered severalan array of dishes – it might have been Sarah's imagination,. Sarah couldn't help but it notice that they all seemed like he ordered all to be her favorites.
While waiting for the food, though she dismissed it as mere coincidence.As they waited for their meal, Keith finally asked, "broached a sensitive topic. "That guyman earlier, he was your ex?"
"Yeah-husband?""Yes, I told you I was divorced. You just..." she began.
trailed off."How could you?" Keith frowned, visibly irritated.interjected, his brow furrowed in irritation. He felt he was leagues better thanbelieved himself to be far superior to Nolan. It and was irked him that Sarah hadn't noticed.
recognized this.Sarah was caught off guardtaken aback by his blunt words; shecandidness. She hadn't realized Nolan was such trashthe extent of Nolan's flaws when they marriedhad wed. Upon reflection, there had been good timesmoments of happiness, and Nolan wasn'thadn't always been the man he'dhe had become.
"Money changes men," she thought, recognizingmused, acknowledging that Nolan had definitely turned sour.
Notingindeed changed for the worse.Observing her silence, Keith threw her a lookprobed further, "You're not still into him, are you?"
He felt anA wave of unease but concealedwashed over him, though he masked it well.
"Impossible"Absolutely not!" Sarah retorted immediatelyinstantly. "I've been blind once, surely I won’t staywon't be blind."
again."Keith felt a wave of exhaled in relief at her admissiondeclaration, "Good. 'Cause ifIf you still likedhad feelings for him, I'd lose respect for you."
Sarah was at a loss for words...
left speechless..."You still haven't answeredtold me. What's your deal with Columbia?" she pushed, still curious.
she pressed, her curiosity piqued.As the server broughtwaiter arrived with their food, Keith casually served her a plate, "What do you think?"
TheHis nonchalant gesture coupled with his casual inquiryand question seemed to spell it out.
Color rose tosuggest an answer.A blush crept up Sarah's cheeks;, she dared not meetavoided his gaze, "You mean…"
"The Kartlands are thinking of movingconsidering a move to Columbia too. Who doesn'twouldn't want better opportunities?" he said, eyeing her flushed face withhe responded, a hint of amusement.
playing on his face as he watched her reaction.So it wasn't about her, after all.
Sarah suddenly felt an inexplicable senseA wave of loss washdisappointment washed over her. LookingSarah. She looked up, she caught to find Keith's gaze fixed on her, as thoughif he could see right through her little games.
pretenses.With a forced chucklelaugh, she reached for thea glass beside her and took a sip. “Yeah? MaybePerhaps that’s for the best. Moving to Columbia could really open up some new doorsopportunities for me.”
ThenSuddenly, she gaspedchoked in shocksurprise. "What on earth is this?"
Her eyes widened in shock as she stared at the now-empty glass.
"That's whiskey, it was my glass," Keith chuckled lightly. He hadn't stopped her from grabbingtaking his drink. In fact, thereThere was a hint of mischief in himhis eyes - he was curious to see how she'd handle her liquor.
Sarah was at a loss for words.speechless. "Why didn't you stop me?"
"I didn't have time," Keith replied.
nonchalantly.She shot him a skeptical glance, not buying his excuse for a secondmoment. She was surecertain he’d played her on purpose.
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