Chapter 49

"No way," Alexander scoffed, full of disdain. "What's this?" Samantha's peripheral vision caught a glimpse of something small and pink on the floor. She bent down in surprise and picked up a dainty pink mug, cute little Peppa Pig printed on its side, with a bit of leftover tea inside too. Alexander tilted his head back like he didn't care at all. "Just a cup." "You bought this?" Samantha looked at him in disbelief, then suddenly burst out laughing. "Wait a sec—wasn't this the one I gave you at lunch? Oh my god, Peppa Pig? Seriously?" With a straight face, Alexander countered, "I came to bring you water, knocked for ages and got no answer. Thought something happened." Samantha paused, then smiled faintly. "I was in the shower. Didn't hear." "Well, make sure you hear next time," Alexander grumbled. "Can't promise your door won't suffer otherwise." "It's your place. Knock it down if you want," Samantha rolled her eyes, then tilted her head. "Anyway, I'm starving. Got anything to eat?" "Mr