134. Heartbreaks-I

|| Lilac's POV || The server appeared then, her presence a welcome distraction. “Do you want anything else? You’ve barely touched your food, Miss. We can bring you something else,” she said, her tone polite but tinged with worry. “Oh, I’m good. I just don’t have much of an appetite,” I said, my smile strained. She nodded and retreated, but not before casting another glance in my direction. “What’s up with her?” Elara asked, her eyes following the server. “She keeps checking on you like you’re the most esteemed guest here.” “I think that’s just for the tips,” Madeline said with a shrug. But only I knew the truth. It was because of Alaric. Because, to them, I was still his. The lunch dragged on, the conversation shifting to lighter topics, but I couldn’t shake the unease that had settled over me. When the meal finally ended, I felt a wave of relief. Alexander asked for the bill, but the server returned empty-handed. “I’m sorry, Alpha, but I cannot let you all pay since Miss Blackwood is