Maisie stood in stunned silence as a voice emanated from outside.

"Yes, I'm worried too!" The two turned toward the source of the voice and spotted Lily walking in, positioning herself

in front of the mirror.

"I'm here to powder my face! Ignore me, go ahead!" Lily declared, and Camila smiled in response.

Maisie couldn't shake the feeling that Camila's expression changed upon seeing Lily, though she couldn't be certain

if it was just an illusion.

"Oh, Maisie, are you going home?" Lily turned her head to inquire after applying lipstick. "Perfect. We're done

eating now, so I thought we'd call it a night so that everyone could go home. I'll give you a ride! Rachael didn't

drink. She'll drive!"

"I..." Maisie attempted to speak, but Camila interjected, "Is that okay, Ms. Lily? Won't it be awkward if you run into

my cousin when you send her home?"

"Hmm?" Lily, a bit tipsy from the drinks, hadn't considered that. She asked aloud, "What's there to be awkward

about? Do you think it's awkward, Maisie? If I run into Daniel, you'll just tell him that we went drinking. What can he

about it? What? You can't have your

you and my cousin. Forget it. I'll get him to pick

up!"

now. She looked at Camila with a cryptic smile. "So, you

off, "I'm talking to Maisie, not you! Why do you talk

Camila fell silent.

Lily smiled at her, patted her

her a safe ride

glance back and caught a momentary flash of malice on Camila's face

the dim bathroom light.

with a smile. "Safe trip home, Ms. Lily. Safe trip

care of her!"

safe trip. Safe trip home, everyone!" Lily waved without turning around,

gradually calmed.

Maisie considered Camila's usual kindness and professionalism. How could

concluded

breakfast to the hotel room. Upon entering,

her

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