The silence was worse than any scream.
“Oh my God,” Lila gasped, grabbing a stack of napkins. “I am so, so sorry. I’m a disaster. A human earthquake. My mother says I shouldn’t be allowed near liquids.”
“You know,” he said quietly, not turning around, “the funny thing is, I almost believe you. That’s the worst part. I believe that you didn’t mean for this to happen. You’re not a malicious person, Lila. You’re just… an accident looking for a place to happen.”
