Not long after Meryl left, a waiter entered the private room with drinks on a tray.
“Sir, these are complimentary drinks from the restaurant.”
Hearing the familiar voice, Soren looked up.
Surprise crossed his face.
“Leah? Why are you here?”
“Soren, I...”
Leah pretended to be startled. Her hand shook, and the drink spilled across Soren’s suit pants.
“I am sorry. I am so sorry. I did not mean to.”
She quickly set down the tray, picked up a cloth, and crouched to wipe his pants.
Her hand moved back and forth across his leg.
Soren caught her wrist and stopped her.
“No need. It is fine. Why are you working in a place like this?”
“I am working here part time. Please do not tell my family. I only wanted to gain some experience.”
Leah lifted her face, her wide eyes full of innocence a
