I Was His Wife, Then His Widow, Then No One's But My Own novel Chapter 443

Nora sat by the window, the sunlight streaming through the glass and catching the radiant green of The Emerald Heirloom Bracelet on her wrist.

Xander handed her the menu. "Order whatever you'd like. You can't go wrong with anything here."

Nora didn't take it, instead resting her chin on her hand and gazing at him. "You pick. Order whatever you loved as a kid. You're in charge today."

Xander met her smile and didn't argue. He selected a few signature dishes, intending to give her a taste of his childhood favorites and help her relax.

Since this was a new beginning, they needed to embrace these special moments.

While waiting for their food, Xander naturally poured her a glass of water and set out her silverware, moving with the practiced ease of someone who had done this a thousand times.

Watching him handle the utensils, Nora was suddenly reminded of her time with Finnegan. Whenever they went out, there was never a moment of such effortless peace.

Finnegan would always be on his phone, distracted, casually telling her to order whatever while lacking the basic courtesy to even pour her a drink.

Back then, she thought it was normal, assuming that was just how ambitious men behaved when they were focused on their careers.

But now, Nora understood. A man who truly kept you in his heart showed his love through the smallest, most insignificant details.

They paid attention to your every need without you ever having to ask.

Moved, Nora reached across the table and wrapped her hand over Xander's, giving it a gentle squeeze. Xander paused, looking up with an indulgent smile. "What's wrong? Starving?"

Nora just shook her head with a bright smile, keeping her thoughts to herself.

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