“I think you are just jealous.”

“I’m not jealous!”

“You are!”

Bettie found herself momentarily struck silent. Placing her glass gently upon the table, she conceded, “Fine, I’ll refrain from drinking. Satisfied now?”

Arching an eyebrow, Lance couldn’t suppress a fleeting smile. Catching Bettie’s gaze, he swiftly composed himself and sighed. “Well, I had hoped you still harbored some affection for me.”

“Interesting!”

their hotel at noon, opting instead for a quick outdoor meal before dashing off to their

day of trekking, Sabrina found herself weary, her feet throbbing

to carry her on his back, yet it offered little

to their hotel, Sabrina reclined on the sofa, reluctant to budge from

Bettie headed back to the hotel after her own lunchtime sojourn. Following a restful interlude, she

exhaustion, Bettie thoughtfully arranged a takeout meal for

delivery arrived, Sabrina had already mustered some strength and asked Bettie, “How was

shook her head and responded,

you seem unhappy,” Sabrina

I’m fine.” Bettie swiftly

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