Chapter 164

Maeve's POV

The car pulled up to a secluded spot near the Pingjiang Road district, but far from the tourist crowds. It was a private garden pavilion overlooking a quiet branch of the Grand Canal.

The walkway was lined with small, traditional stone lanterns that cast a warm, amber glow on the water.

The dinner was set on a floating wooden terrace.

A single table sat in the center, surrounded by do