Mia settled into her room, took a shower, and slipped into a light gown, twisting her hair into a loose bun. It wasn't what she intended to wear to the event, but with nearly two hours left before it began, there was no rush. The doorbell suddenly rang. That must be the food. Earlier, she had arranged for both her meal and Axel's to be delivered to her room. Immediately, she dropped Axel's coat onto the bed before anyone could catch her doing what she'd just been doing with it. Then she got up and headed for the door. When she opened it, she was greeted by the sight of a trolley laden with their meals. "Good evening, ma'am," the hotel staff greeted. Mia returned the greeting with a smile and stepped aside to let her in. The woman wheeled the trolley into the room and carefully set the dishes on the table before quietly excusing herself. Left alone, Mia wandered over to inspect the spread. She lifted one of the lids. A mouthwatering aroma greeted her immediately.
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