The ordered coffee and juice arrived at the table.

Heedless of the scalding temperature, Kent held the cup up for a sip as a distraction from his feelings.

Alex did not want to say anything more. He had already made his point.

His presence as a rival was not why Kent failed to woo Sheila. Even if Alex was not in the picture, Kent would not end up with Sheila. Sheila had a clear head above her shoulders.

She came from a good family and was very accomplished. In other words, she was differ