“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!”

day, Sabrina and her companions chose to forgo a return to their hotel at noon, opting instead for a quick outdoor meal before

of trekking, Sabrina found herself weary,

carry her on his back, yet it offered

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

her own lunchtime sojourn. Following a restful interlude, she meandered through the city center

exhaustion, Bettie thoughtfully arranged a takeout

had already mustered some strength and asked Bettie, “How was your Lunch with Lance today? Did he cross the

her head and responded,

unhappy,” Sabrina observed and

could that be? I’m fine.”

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