He Waited She Wilted (Ottilie and Yorath) novel Chapter 2

The rest of his entourage quickly followed.

In the past, Ottilie would have eagerly trailed right behind them like a desperate puppy. She would have bragged about how these eggs were farm-raised and delicious, practically begging Yorath to take them home.

Today, she didn't even spare him a second glance, opting to stand dutifully by the entrance, waiting for her date.

...

About ten minutes later.

A modest Nissan Leaf pulled up to the restaurant. A young man wearing glasses and a crisp white button-down stepped out and hurried toward her.

"Ms. Sewell, I'm so sorry. Traffic was terrible, and I'm late."

This was her blind date, Yves Walden.

Ottilie smiled warmly. "You're not late; I was just early. My mother wanted me to bring these for your parents."

She handed the basket of eggs to Yves.

He accepted it, his fingers lightly brushing the shells as a genuine smile touched his lips.

"These are wonderful. Farm-fresh, organic, and incredibly healthy. My mother will absolutely love them."

He carefully placed the basket in his trunk.

Their reserved table was right in the middle of the main dining room, visible to anyone walking in or out.

After they ordered, Yves cleared his throat. "Let me properly introduce myself. I'm thirty-one, a middle school teacher making a decent living. Both my family and I are hoping I can settle down and start a family soon. When I saw your picture, I was immediately drawn to you. I'm very interested in building a life together."

Ottilie replied calmly, "I appreciate the flattering words, Mr. Walden, but I'm not a good person. Marrying me would ruin your career and cast a dark shadow over any future children."

"I spent five years working in the entertainment industry and was kept by a sugar daddy. After that, I was convicted of attempted murder and spent three years locked up in St. Dymphna's Psychiatric Facility. On top of all that, my parents are demanding a two hundred-thousand-dollar payout to marry me off."

Of course, before she left the house, her parents had explicitly warned her never to mention any of this. Their logic was that once they were married and the money was transferred, it wouldn't matter what he knew. As long as she refused to sign divorce papers and dragged out the legal battle, eventually they wouldn't have to return a dime of the settlement.

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