Bittersweet Aftertaste

The owner hadn't changed a bit. Spotting them, she instantly broke into a warm grin and hurried over to greet them.

When the owner finally saw their faces, her whole expression changed. "Whoa, it's you guys!"

She grabbed her towel and started wiping down the already-clean table with some extra energy. "You know, you haven't been here in ages! Dominic, you made the news the other day—everyone's sti