After dragging Max to the most secluded corner of the banquet hall, Tanya pulled out her phone to check the time.
She had wasted more time than expected dealing with Lydia's relatives, and now she needed to hurry.
Just as she was about to give Max a heads-up and leave, she glanced up—only to see him devouring a mountain of desserts like a man starved.
"Have you never seen food before?" she asked, exasperated.
Max barely looked up. "I haven't eaten all day. I'm starving."
So he really was here just for the free food.
"This isn't a buffet, Max," Tanya muttered, tugging at his sleeve.
Max shrugged, unfazed. "Might as well eat while I can. Who knows when my next meal will be?"
Tanya sighed and gave up. "Fine. Do what you want. I have to use the restroom. If anyone asks, just say I'm—"
