Chapter 278

As the dishes were served, they faced each other across the table.

Eric ate with effortless grace, switching between bites of steak and slow sips of wine. His appetite was clearly strong. In stark contrast, Hadley could barely taste her food, each mouthful feeling more laborious than the last.

"Why aren't you eating?" Eric noted her full plate.

Caught off guard, Hadley murmured, "Ah...

He exhaled, rose from his chair, and approached her. Skillfully, he took her cutlery and began slicing her steak into smaller, more manageable pieces.

Handing back the knife and fork, he instructed, "There, try now.

He returned to his seat with a smirk. "Were you planning to starve unless I assisted?"