Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 968

"I'm just worried—"

"Please don't," Helen cut Otto off firmly. "You can worry about whoever you like, but not me. I don't need your concern.

"Besides, I never take on a challenge I'm not confident about. Just wait and see. When I open a top-grade gemstone, I'll make you a piece of jewelry to show my appreciation."

"I don't need your gift," Otto refused.

"Whether you want it or not, you're taking it!" she insisted. "It's the only thing I can offer you. Nothing else."

Helen would never entertain feelings for another man; her heart was exclusively for Chandler.

With that in mind, she left the lounge to find Kendrick.

Kendrick had picked out two pieces of rough stone. After registering them, he and Helen set off for lunch.

As they were leaving, Sabrina hurried after them. "Ms. Spencer, wait!"

Helen stopped and turned toward her. Sabrina quickly caught up and said softly, "Remember, I promised to treat you today. Shall we go together?"

Sabrina's smile faltered slightly when she noticed Kendrick. She instinctively tightened her grip on her bag and looked away.

"Alright," Helen replied decisively. "Let's find a quieter restaurant."

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Sabrina went to the counter to reserve a table, while Kendrick and Helen trailed behind.

"Hey." Helen nudged Kendrick with her elbow. "You need to step up. Don't let this chance pass you by."

Kendrick was visibly anxious and distressed. "I was afraid she wouldn't acknowledge me, but seeing her with Freddie just breaks my heart…"

"You need to express your feelings," Helen advised, adopting a mentor-like tone. "It doesn't do any good if only I know about them. At your age, finding a partner is your responsibility. Don't wait until it's too late and then blame me for not helping with your love life."

She reviewed the menu and decided to add some appetizers and desserts.

As she was about to hand the menu to the waiter, a sudden thought struck her. She quickly took the order sheet back and scribbled a note in the corner requesting no scallions or cilantro.

Upon meeting Kendrick's gaze, Sabrina realized she had unintentionally revealed something. Despite this, she took a deep breath and handed the order sheet to the waiter.

Once the waiter had left, Kendrick remarked, "I'm surprised you still remember that I don't like scallions and cilantro after all these years."

"That's not related to you," Sabrina replied tersely. "I simply don't like them."

"But didn't you used to eat them?"

"That was ages ago. People change, and so do their preferences. Is it really so surprising?"