Since he felt better, his appetite returned as quick as it had disappeared.
The two of them didn't go to the cafeteria. Instead, they left the school and went to a reputable, privately-owned restaurant nearby.
Eli Thorne and Marcus had eaten there once. The food was good but it was quite expensive, so they never came back. However, Roman Vale seemed to be a regular customer. The boss saw him and gave a warm greeting, then asked, "Still the same as ever?"
Roman Vale responded with "Same as ever," then released Eli Thorne and found a place to sit.
The waiter served them two glasses of water and Eli Thorne took a sip. In his head, he was calculating if he had enough pocket money to pay after AA.
"My brother invested in this restaurant, so don't worry about it. You can eat whatever you want." Roman Vale said, seeming to read his thoughts.
Eli Thorne choked up as the embarrassment of having been caught appeared on his face. He paused, then changed the topic. "Your brother owns it?"
