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

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

"Weren't you and my cousin. Forget

up!"

Camila with a cryptic smile. "So, you want

off, "I'm talking to

Camila fell silent.

unsteadiness, Maisie rushed to support her. Lily

to follow, assuring her a

back and caught a momentary flash of malice on

the dim bathroom light.

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

care of her!"

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

gradually calmed.

kindness and professionalism.

gathering concluded in

weekend morning, Daniel brought breakfast to the hotel

her

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