My First Love Cheated, But I Found a New Girlfriend Too Chapter 2

After she spoke, the others finally restrained themselves.

The waiter added an extra seat, and I sat intimately next to Starr Simmons.

After sitting down, I introduced everyone at the table to Starr Simmons one by one.

Originally, I was supposed to be the main character today, but everyone was asking Starr Simmons all sorts of questions.

Starr Simmons had been studying abroad since middle school, so she was Westernized, outgoing, and the life of the party.

I wasn't worried about her being at a loss for words.

The girl with long straight black hair teased me:

"Chase, you really kept this under wraps, getting a new girlfriend without a sound."

This remark was a bit subtle, and some people couldn't resist darting curious glances between me, Melody Quinn, and Luke Carter.

I smiled casually and said:

"Well, people have to look forward, don't they?"

Over there, Luke Carter suddenly rubbed his brow.

Melody Quinn immediately asked with concern:

"What's wrong?"

"I was filming a night scene yesterday, feeling a bit tired..."

After saying this, Luke Carter forced himself to perk up and smiled:

"I'm fine, I'll just take a nap in the car later."

Melody Quinn said considerately:

"Eat something quickly, then I'll take you back to rest."

She urged everyone:

"Let's order quickly."

Someone teased:

"Ms. Quinn is really a doting wife."

"With such a handsome boyfriend as Mr. Carter, who wouldn't want to dote on him?"

Luke Carter proudly put his arm around Melody Quinn's shoulders and said modestly:

"Don't make fun of me, everyone..."

Some meaningful glances fell on me, seeming to wait for my reaction.

My heart felt bitter and sour, but I couldn't show it.

The girlfriend I had dated for many years was snatched away by a substitute for myself, and now they were showing affection in front of me.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't affected.

There was a feeling of being defeated by a knockoff as the genuine article.

Doting wife?

Huh...

The deep affection that was once invested in me could be so easily transferred to someone else.

I don't know if this is my tragedy or hers.

Jenny Collins politely asked me to order, turning the menu on the lazy Susan towards me.

I tried hard to keep my expression neutral and said very graciously:

"I'm not familiar with this restaurant and don't know what everyone likes to eat.

Let me treat everyone today. Please order whatever you like."

Melody Quinn said coolly:

"This restaurant is members-only. Just deduct it from my account."

I said "Oh" and politely replied:

"Thank you, Ms. Quinn. Then I'll host next time."

Starr Simmons took the menu without hesitation and asked me, leaning close to my ear:

"Chase, what's this fish maw and chicken soup?"

"It's a dish for beauty and nourishment. Do you want to try it?"

"I'd like to taste it."

She pointed to other dishes on the menu and asked me about them. For the ones I knew, I answered carefully.

When we were talking, our faces were almost touching.

I couldn't help but overhear two of Melody Quinn's friends whispering together:

"She must have hired her to act, right?"

"Definitely, just to make Melody jealous..."

"And here I thought he really had a new relationship."

"It's sad to care so much about saving face."

They were speaking in the local dialect, which Starr Simmons probably couldn't understand.

Regardless of whether what they said was true or not, discussing me like this in front of my face showed they didn't take me seriously at all.

Melody Quinn must have heard it too.

She had a meaningful smile on her lips and glanced at Starr Simmons with disdain in her eyes.

Starr Simmons continued flipping through the menu, unconcerned. After seeing a sea cucumber soup, she said to one of the gossipy women:

"Ms. Anderson, why don't I order a sea cucumber soup for you?"

Ms. Anderson said politely:

"Thank you, but that's too kind..."

Starr Simmons smiled sweetly and said:

"I noticed your eye bags are quite large, and there's a grayish-black color around your mouth. You must be suffering from kidney deficiency. This sea cucumber soup would be perfect to nourish you."

No woman likes to be called ugly. Ms. Anderson's face changed immediately.

She quickly denied: "I don't have..."

Starr Simmons said with utter sincerity:

"Your complexion is dull and oily, and your nose is red too. You must be having hormonal issues. It's best to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor for treatment."