Kaija's shoulders stiffened at Charles's icy tone. She folded her arms, letting out a sharp exhale. "What are you even asking? I thought the two of you are on the same side now."
Surprise was written across Charles's face. He turned sharply to Juho. "You told her?"
"No," Kaija replied before Juho could. "I overheard the two of you. I was awake."
The air grew awkward. Charles fell silent, while Juho kept sipping his coffee, letting the scene unfold with obvious amusement on his face.
Shifting uncomfortably in her seat, Kaija decided it was best to make Charles and herself a coffee as a gesture of peace. Only after she set the two cups down and took the seat next to Charles did the tension finally begin to ease.
"Why don't you start by telling me exactly what happened last night when you disappeared for two hours straight from the show," Charles demanded.
A weary expression settled over Kaija's face. She spent the next five minutes telling Charles the whole truth.
