Chapter 64: Stunning
When faced with Gus’s subtle hint, Leon simply smiled without saying anything more. Gus didn’t press the matter either, switching topics instead.
“I’ll head to the kitchen first and get things ready, so when Penny arrives, we can serve the food right away. If any other customers come in before then, give me a shout.”
“No problem.”
Leon agreed to this small request, handing Gus the payment for the meal as well.
Without even counting it, Gus tossed the money into the register under the bar, then took off his jacket and switched into a chef’s coat and hat before disappearing into the kitchen.
Leon, left with nothing to do, leaned against the bar, resting his chin in one hand, idly staring off into space.
Fortunately, the dull moment didn’t last long. The saloon’s door swung open, the bell above it chiming crisply. Leon snapped back to attention and turned his head, catching sight of Penny.
Compared to how she’d looked that morning, Penny now wore a different floral dress, and her hair—which had been pinned up earlier—was now loose, cascading over her shoulders. She had no makeup on, yet her fair skin and emerald-green eyes were more than enough to leave a deep impression.
“I almost didn’t recognize you,” Leon teased as he stood up to greet her.