Chapter 10

"Please, don't be upset," he implored. "I couldn't help but feel uneasy when you mentioned knowing me," he confessed.

Not long after, the waiter delivered our meal, serving it expertly. I eagerly indulged in the delicious food, remarking, "This is truly delightful."

I cast a quick glance at him and observed how much he was enjoying the dinner, which brought back a hazy memory.

"Why do I have this nagging feeling? Why does this man bear such a striking resemblance to someone I can't quite recall?" I muttered to myself, then returned my focus to the food.

Silence settled over us as we both concentrated on our meals. Eventually, I mustered the courage to request, "After dinner, please return my card."

He remained silent, engrossed in his meal. I decided to resume eating in peace.

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We made our way back to the hotel, where I intended to retrieve my card before our evening rendezvous. He walked ahead of me, and I pushed through the pain in my legs to