Chapter 51 Beth Smiles

• Beth smiles back at me, and I see that she’s in a good mood. In general, she seems happier when Patrick is here, more lighthearted. I’m sure it’s not fun for her, dealing with my attitude all the time. One could almost feel bad for her—‘almost’ being the key word.
• “I’ve never been to Asia,” I tell Patrick. “Is Hong Kong really how they show it in movies?”
• Patrick grins at me. “Pretty much. It’s amazing. Probably one of my favorite cities. The architecture is fascinating, and the food . . .” He makes a show of licking his lips. “The food is just to die for.” He rubs his belly, and I laugh, charmed despite myself.