Chapter 81

I didn’t even glance at her. Just kept shovelling spicy chicken over rice into my mouth. Serenna dropped herself into the seat opposite mine and dumped her shopping bags onto the floor. She huffed. ‘Not gonna talk? Last time we saw each other, you slapped me and ripped out a chunk of my hair. It still hasn’t grown back, by the way. You’ve got some nerve not showing up to apologise. Now you’re blanking me like I don’t exist. Ever heard of basic manners?’ ‘Manners? You’re the one who sat down without an invitation, is currently spraying spit all over my jerk chicken, and occupying a seat an actual paying customer might want. So unless you’re planning to order something, eat it, and shut up, I suggest you find the nearest exit and flounce right back out.’ Her mouth opened, then closed. She choked on her own comeback for a second, probably trying to decide if she should scream or sulk. Then her face lit up with petty delight. ‘I just figured you might want some company,’ she said, voice sy