The housekeeper, Claribel, brought Lila's breakfast with an apology.

"I'm sorry, Miss Carter. I didn't know you'd be here today. Please enjoy what we have. Just let me know what you like for breakfast, and I'll prepare it starting tomorrow."

Though Lila had her preferences, she knew she was a guest in Waylen's home, and Claribel worked for him.

She didn't want to make special requests.

"Everything looks wonderful," she said with a friendly smile.

Relieved to see ...