Uva didn't waste a second before flagging down a waiter to place her order, her tone brisk and her gestures precise. It was a deliberate attempt at appearing composed. Violet on the other hand didn't even glance at the menu herself, instead folding her arms over her chest and muttering under her breath, "I'm not hungry."
Uva turned to her with a gentle smile, trying to mask the tension tightening her jaw. "Are you sure?" she asked, her voice carefully pitched to sound casual, though her eyes betrayed concern. She motioned to the menu. "You should try something. She might take a while to get here. And honestly, the food's delicious."
