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

You can't have your own life and

meant!" Camila whispered, "Weren't you

up!"

squinted, seemingly more sober now. She looked at Camila

her off, "I'm talking to Maisie, not you!

Camila fell silent.

Lily's unsteadiness, Maisie rushed to support her. Lily smiled at her,

to follow, assuring her a

and caught

the dim bathroom light.

trip home, Ms. Lily. Safe trip home, too,

care of her!"

Safe trip home, everyone!" Lily waved without

gradually calmed.

Maisie considered Camila's usual kindness

gathering concluded in cheerful

hotel room. Upon entering, he found

her computer still

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