Chapter 24

"You two go ahead. I've got plans later," Lester replied. He gave a bitter smile. Margaret didn't even give him the chance to ask her to breakfast. It wasn't the nicest reaction, but Miles stifled a laugh. He genuinely felt bad for Lester's situation—the guy never stood a chance. Miles handed over the breakfast he had been holding on to all morning to Margaret. "Here, have a few bites first to hold you over. We'll get something else later. These have gone cold." "Okay." Margaret passed the flowers to Miles and took the breakfast from him, stuffing a bite into her mouth. "I'm starving." She pulled Miles along as she ate, walking around Lester and heading for the exit. Lester silently stepped aside, making way for them. He hid the warm breakfast he'd brought behind his back. He knew Margaret like the back of his hand. She never ate before performing, so he had gone ahead and brought her her favorite food. But the moment he arrived, he saw Miles already standing at the