Chapter 214 What's This?

Katelyn's POV When we reached the venue, the place was already buzzing with soft conversation and the clinking of glasses. People were finding their seats, exchanging greetings, and settling in. I had barely put down my bag when Ethan walked past behind me, his steps unhurried. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught him leaning and slipping something onto my seat before straightening again. No one else seemed to notice, and he didn’t glance my way. I sat down a moment later, feeling the edge of a small box under me. My hand reached back and brushed against it, but before I could check, one of my colleagues slid into the seat next to me. “What’s this?” she asked with a curious smile, picking up the box before I could stop her. “It’s—” I started, but she had already opened it. Inside was a neatly arranged dessert, one I recognized instantly. My favorite. She didn’t hesitate to take a bite. I froze, my mouth parting slightly, then shut it again. Of course Ethan wouldn’t say anything. He’d