Chapter 27. Celebration

Madeline’s POV

“We have guests, Mads,” Seth said as he opened the kitchen door.

I nodded and gave him a small smile.

“I will be right out,” I said. “Give me a second to finish washing this.”

Seth nodded and closed the door. I had only one plate left to wash so I was walking through the kitchen door in a few minutes.

My stomach twisted painfully when I saw Janet sitting in one of the booths. A gorgeous woman was sitting opposite her and both of them had huge smiles on their faces.

“Can you go serve them, Mads?” Seth asked. “I’m swamped.”

He really was. There were a lot of people here tonight.

I gave him a small nod and approached the booth Janet and her friend were sitting in.

“Hello,” I said, giving them a small smile. “Welcome to Macy’s Diner. May I take your order, please?”

Janet looked up at me and the smile disappeared from her face. It was replaced by anger. She looked me up and down and then a small smirk appea