Juniper's Pov
The breakfast table buzzes with lighthearted chatter, laughter weaving through the air like a melody. Despite the warmth of the conversation, I cannot fully relax. Every now and then, I catch Theodore glancing at Liam and me, a faint frown tugging at the corners of his mouth. Each time his gaze lingers, a prickle of unease runs down my spine. Did he hear what Liam and I had been talking about earlier?
I try to shake off the thought, focusing instead on Sebastian’s pancakes. Theodore was not exaggerating, these are pancakes on a whole new level. Fluffy, golden, and drizzled with a caramelized topping that melts in your mouth. I cannot help but hum in appreciation after every bite.
“I told you,” Theodore says smugly as I compliment Sebastian’s cooking.
But he’d also been ri
