Jeremy Lawrence fell silent.
Although he also liked eating at this fondue restaurant, waiting one or two hours for a meal was more than he was willing to endure.
But his sister liked it, so he had no choice.
Off to the side, Ashton Heath, hearing the siblings' conversation, thought for a moment, gently tousled Joanna Lawrence's hair, and said to her in a warm voice, "You and Jeremy wait here for a bit. I'll be right back."
"Mhm."
Joanna Lawrence thought he was going to use the restroom and obediently nodded.
*
Ashton Heath located a private room and knocked lightly on the tightly closed door.
Thinking it was the server bringing their dishes, a voice came from inside the room, "Come in."
Ashton Heath pushed the door open and walked in.
A large family of seven or eight people was seated around a large round table, enjoying their meal.
They had only recently made it into the queue, the fondue base had just been brought out, and most of the dishes were yet to be served.
