My ex husband wants me back (Daven and Althea) novel Chapter 599

Chapter 599

Cale looked at her for a moment longer than necessary. His gaze was far too intense for such a simple exchange. “Not really.”

Lydia pushed lightly against his chest when he stepped a little closer. Cale let out a quiet grunt of annoyance but moved aside, allowing her to enter the room.

Sure enough, Lydia immediately picked up the menu that had already been placed on the table.

The private dining room wasn’t particularly large, but every corner radiated understated luxury. The dining table in the center was covered with a pristine white tablecloth that draped neatly almost to the floor. On top of it were polished silver cutlery and delicate porcelain plates trimmed with gold.

A small crystal vase filled with white peonies sat at the center of the table, adding an elegant touch without feeling excessive. The soft glow from the chandelier above reflected gently against the crystal glasses arranged neatly beside each setting.

Beside the table, tall windows overlooked the hotel’s perfectly landscaped garden. Sheer cream-colored curtains were half drawn, allowing the afternoon light to spill softly into the room, creating an atmosphere that felt both calm and exclusive.

Every detail in the room looked expensive and perfectly arranged-far too luxurious for what was supposed to be a quick lunch.

“Do you even know how much a single dish cost here?” Lydia finally asked.

“I don’t care.”

“Of course you don’t.” Lydia took her seat. “So, what do you want to eat for lunch?”

Cale sat across from her and opened the menu with visible reluctance. “You order.”

Lydia shook her head in disbelief at his behavior today. It didn’t take long before a waiter arrived a few minutes later to take their orders. Once everything had been settled and the door closed again, the room fell quiet.

Lydia leaned back slightly in her chair. “You’re not going to explain why I had to come here?”

Cale looked at her without blinking. “I wanted to see you,”

“That’s a terrible reason.”

“Not to me.”

Lydia raised an eyebrow. “You interrupted my schedule just to say that?”

Cale didn’t answer.

Instead, he stood up from his chair.

Lydia barely had time to ask what he was doing before Cale walked around the table to the side where she was sitting.

“Cale-”

Lydia hadn’t even finished speaking when Cale pulled out the chair beside her and sat down.

Too close.

She turned to him with a puzzled look. “Your seat is over there.”

“I know.”

“Then why are you sitting here?”

Cale didn’t move. Instead, he leaned slightly closer and rested his head against Lydia’s shoulder.

Lydia stiffened immediately. “What are you doing?”

“You talk too much.” His voice was low and lazy.

Lydia shot him a sharp look. “You’re incredibly annoying, Cale.”

He didn’t respond.

A few seconds later, he shifted again and gestured for Lydia to follow him toward the sofa in the main sitting area of the room. Though reluctant, Lydia couldn’t refuse when she saw the exhaustion he was no longer trying to hide.

She would be lying if she said she wasn’t worried about him. It wasn’t just his health either-his safety concerned her just as much. Cale’s temper was unpredictable, and the situation involving Daven, Althea, and Chase Miller had been draining for everyone involved.

Lydia hadn’t expected all those problems to be so deeply connected. Because of it, Cale had been incredibly busy handling everything. Not just Cale-Chris and Daven had been just as overwhelmed.

“What exactly are you-”

“Sit,” Cale ordered.

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