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

it? What? You can't have your own life and friends when you

that's not what I meant!" Camila whispered, "Weren't you and my cousin. Forget it.

up!"

looked at Camila with

Camila started, but Lily cut her off, "I'm talking to Maisie, not

Camila fell silent.

Maisie rushed to support her. Lily smiled at her, patted

follow, assuring her

couldn't help but glance back and caught a momentary

the dim bathroom light.

saw Camila waving with a smile. "Safe trip home, Ms. Lily. Safe trip home, too, Maisie! Please

care of her!"

trip. Safe trip home, everyone!" Lily waved without turning around, and Maisie's

gradually calmed.

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

gathering concluded

to the hotel room. Upon entering, he

with her

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