She felt somewhat disrespected.

When she turned to look at Gareth, she realized he had already left without her knowing when.

For a moment, Kaylee felt somewhat defeated, but more than that, she felt resentment. What more do I need to do to not get hated? Also, there’s Elisa, who claims not to care, yet her actions reveal otherwise.

In Kaylee’s view, Elisa was being two-faced.

Kaylee, huffing and puffing, also entered the room.

When it was time for a meal, the group had already discussed and decided on what to eat and when in their chat.

When Elisa left the house, she called out to Kaylee, saying, “Ms. Knapp, it’s mealtime. The restaurant is just downstairs. Would you like to join?”

Kaylee was waiting for something, probably hoping to bump into Gareth as they went downstairs together. Perhaps she was hoping for a serendipitous encounter, so she turned Elisa down.

Oh! N-No need. I’m still changing clothes. You go ahead first.”

Elisa didn’t insist. She knocked on Bella’s door, and they

he had already left.

was already neatly dressed and seated at the

took Rachel to see the doctor. They would probably be

sitting at the table, she felt a mix of slight resentment and a touch of helplessness.

Elisa said,

prior was inappropriate. She gratefully glanced at Elisa, then proceeded to choose a

left of Bella, with the

seat to the right belonged to Gareth.

a second thought, Kaylee was about to sit

was about to sit down, Bella stopped her. “Excuse me, Ms. Knapp, this is Rachel’s spot. She’ll be upset if she comes back and finds she’s not sitting next to Elisa.”

spot myself. I have to worry about the feelings of someone who isn’t even here. Yet, my hands

so?” Kaylee felt a bit awkward, glancing

no intention of speaking, and it was obvious

Gareth again, and he

back to its original place. Settling for the next best thing, she obediently took a seat next to Bella.

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