Shaking her head, Jaelyn replied, "No, I actually came here alone. I wanted to revisit this place."

Her affectionate gaze reminded Sanford of their past dinners together.

After a moment of silence, he suggested, "Allow me to treat you to today's meal."

Politely declining, Jaelyn responded, “No, thank you."

“Just consider it a celebration of your rebirth," Sanford insisted.