Lilith squatted down to pick up the broken pieces of the porcelain spoon, glancing toward the entrance of the dining room. It was empty, with no sign of the man. Could it be that her guilty conscience was playing tricks on her?

After tossing the broken pieces into the trash can, she stood up and took a quick look around the dining area. It was indeed empty; there was no trace of Hendrix. Only then did she let out a sigh of relief and returned to the kitchen to continue her ...