The Breaking Point

Desmond took a deep breath. "Fine."

With that, he walked toward the restaurant.

"Wait." Coraline stopped him. "Don't be so reluctant."

"I have done as you requested."

"But you did it reluctantly and did not listen to me wholeheartedly."

"What else do you want me to do? Smile?" Desmond gestured around. "Do you see? Everyone here is holding their phones and taking pictures of us. If everything goes