Lin Chen had just been curious, but the moment he mentioned her European heritage, Erica's expression clearly changed.
"I'm mixed, yes, but I grew up almost entirely in the United States. My eating habits have nothing to do with my heritage, only with where I've lived."
After that brief explanation, she didn't seem to want to talk about it anymore and turned to walk straight out of the market.
Magnus narrowed his eyes and jerked his thumb toward her retreating back. "What's gotten into her?"
"Uh, I'm not really sure."
Lin Chen shrugged, though he had a vague idea of what was going on.
"Go on, go after her. Erica's a good girl. I see some fine qualities in her, unlike some of these other young women... well, never mind that. I'm going to go take a short nap."
Lin Chen nodded, tossed the plate into the sink to soak, and then quickly hurried in the direction Erica had gone.
