Evelyn paused while picking up food with her chopsticks. Looking down, she said, "I don't want anything in particular."

Few months ago, he had promised to clear his schedule and take her on a vacation to Hawaii for her birthday. She'd always wanted to visit Hawaii.

Only a few months had passed, but he'd probably forgotten all about it by now.

That was fine. It would make it easier for her to deal with him without an unnecessary soft heart.

"Then I'll have to think ...