Right then, Shaun entered, only to be surprised by the sight of them. “You're all here!”
Jonathan threw him a glance. “We've just arrived.”
“Didn't you go to court today? How did it end so soon? What's the result?”
Shaun had come to the room to ask Benjamin upon remembering about it. He did not expect Jonathan to have arrived as well.
“Take a guess,” Jonathan teased with a serious expression.
Scanning the crowd's expressions, Shaun smiled. “You must've won. Otherwise, it'll be a huge blow to your reputation.”
Everyone burst out laughing.
When the laughter died down, Arissa said to Benjamin, “Hurry up and take them out for a meal. It's late. It's almost one. It'll be two by the time the dishes are served.”
“I haven't eaten, too!” Shaun flashed Benjamin a smile.
Benjamin shot him a look before saying to Ethen, “Take them out for a meal.”
“Got it, Mr. Graham.” With that, Ethen ushered everyone to grab a meal.
“Aren't you coming?” Shaun asked Benjamin.
“I'm not free. I want to keep my wife company.” Benjamin did not intend to take them out for lunch personally.
Both Shaun and Jonathan were exasperated when they saw that arrogant look on Benjamin's face.
What on earth? What's the big deal about having a wife?
Arissa gaped at Benjamin speechlessly. He said yes just now, didn't he?
“Go with them. I can stay here on my own.”
“I've eaten. I'll only be watching them eat if I go. I'll keep you company here,” Benjamin said gently while gesturing at Ethen to take them out.
“Forget about him. Let's go. I'm famished,” Shaun said with a chuckle. He placed an arm around Jonathan's shoulders as they walked out. “Let's go!”
Jonathan immediately shrugged Shaun's arm off and threw the latter a glare before saying goodbye to Benjamin and Arissa. Only then did he leave.
We're eating together, anyway. I won't be the only one suffering if the food tastes bad.
Seeing that Shaun was mad, Jonathan smirked. “Why haven't you eaten yet?”
Shaun glowered at him without saying anything.
“And you invited yourself?” Jonathan teased. He then said to Ethen, “Don't bring this free-loader along, Ethen.”
Shaun glared at them. “Don't cross the line, Jonathan. Besides, you guys aren't paying the bill. It's Benjamin who's paying. I know of a good place, but you guys are ignoring me.”
Ethen chuckled and simply asked, “Tell us, then. Where is this place, Mr. Bailey?”
Shaun's eyes lit up instantly. “I forgot the name. I'll take you guys there.”
“The location doesn't matter. What matters is that we get to eat earlier.” Bradley turned to them.
“Since you're not so picky about food, maybe you should just eat at the fast food stall near the hospital entrance.” Shaun smirked.
Words eluded Bradley.
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