Bab 262: Let's talk (2)

"How about we eat some of this tasty food before it goes bad, and then go and walk on the beach? My toes are begging to feel that sand." JoAnna looked at Jeff with puppy eyes.

"I can't say no to that." Seeing her get back to her happy self, made Jeff relax.

They ate and chatted casually when Jeff steeled himself and brought up the topic: "What are your plans... after Sophia starts the lawsuit against that man?"

JoAnna didn't think before responding. "We are all assuming that he will be detained. And at that point I can go back to Seattle and resume my work. I don't have any plans beyond that." Her hand with chopsticks stopped midway. Now that he brought it up, she realized… that means that she will go back, and he will stay in Los Angeles. He has work here and can't come back with her. They will separate! She was consumed with panic and uneasiness, afraid to lift her head and see his expression.

'What if he does not care if I leave?' Her chest constricted at that thought.