‘About what?’ Innocence—He genuinely thinks this is a thank-you gift.

‘Nothing … I … I was surprised that Alexi bought me this, that’s all. It was unexpected, and the cake. I didn’t know he sent you.’ I stammer while covering up and try to get my head around this like mad. I mean, I knew he must have pulled some strings to get them to me for this morning; I just didn’t assume he put that much thought and effort into it and then asked others if I would approve. That ...