The group continued to eat, drink, and jest. About half an hour later, Susanna returned from her jog, panting heavily, her hair a mess, holding her sneakers in one hand, looking utterly disheveled. Magdalen asked again, "Is Ms. Murphy still up for the game?"

"Of course!" Susanna scoffed. "I refuse to believe I'll keep losing!"

"Wow!" Magdalen turned to the others. "I've never seen anyone as persistent as Ms. Murphy!"

Emily and Marina struggled to contain their laughter; they knew Magdalen too well, so her statement clearly meant, "I've never seen anyone as foolish as Ms. Murphy!"

Magdalen said to Amiee, "Let's keep the game going, deal the cards!"

"Hold on!" Susanna suddenly intervened, her gaze challenging as she looked at Amiee, "This time, I'll shuffle and deal the cards!"

Amiee nodded without a word, and handed the cards over.

Whether it was bad luck or something else, Susanna lost again.

The winner was Marina.

Marina asked, "Does Ms. Murphy choose truth or dare?"

After a moment's hesitation, Susanna chose dare.

ran, how about push-ups this time? Given

genuinely annoyed this time, "Are you all

voice was sharp, attracting the attention of the men nearby. Andrew looked over

with us. Now that she's lost, she's accusing us

a stern face, scolded Susanna, "If you can't handle the game, don't

and now chastised by Andrew, Susanna's pride was deeply wounded, and she

apologized with a chuckle, "Sorry about that, she can

long as you're not upset

u

Magdalen replied with ant

better care of

glass, "No hard feelings, Mr.

"Of course not,

then drained his glass of

raised his glass to join

this small episode, Magdalen had the servant clear away the cards,

went on until eleven before dispersing, leaving everyone looking forward to more relaxing and enjoyable days

to the bar, Carson

halfway up the stairs, turned back,

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