章 207: Heroine's Date Interrupted

Soon, the waiter approached their table, carefully balancing a silver tray adorned with two ornate glasses of what looked like an extravagant sundae. Layers of cream, fruit, and chocolate, topped with a glossy caramel drizzle, sparkled under the restaurant's soft lighting.

"Today's special dessert is a mixed fruit parfait with hand-whipped cream and caramelized sugar shards," the waiter announced with pride as he placed the glasses in front of them. "I hope it pleases you both."

Maris's eyes widened at the sight of the parfait. "Now this looks promising."

Lucan picked up his spoon, ready to dive in. "Let's see if it lives up to its reputation."

As they took their first bites, the combination of flavors was delightful—sweet and tangy fruit perfectly balanced by the richness of the cream and the slight bitterness of the caramel. Both of them let out small sounds of appreciation as they savored the dessert.