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Ryker brought Cleo to a restaurant. It was half an hour away from the shopping mall.

Ryker pulled out a chair and motioned for her to sit. His unexpected calm and gentle demeanor astounded Cleo.

As if he noticed her questioning glance, he said,

“I am not this gentle. It's just that I am trying to be patient with you."

Hearing him, she looked away from him and replied, "You don't need to. Just