A grin of satisfaction adorned Millie’s countenance, standing in stark contrast to Nancy’s vexation.

“Did you catch that, Nancy? We’ve collectively vowed to preserve your secret. You may commence your performance.”

Overwhelmed with anger, Nancy bit her lower lip; her complexion was drained of color, and humiliation was etched across her features.

“It was merely a jest. Why take it to heart?”

“As adults, we should be accountable for our words. Nancy, it’s your turn. We’re waiting.”

Having narrowly escaped the orchestrated trap, Millie wasn’t about to release Nancy from her predicament so easily.

She appreciated his reluctance to intervene on Nancy’s behalf. Instead, he played by

her wit’s end. If they were alone, she might have

option wasn’t

assistance, Nancy cast a pitiful gaze towards Marcus, beseeching him for

Group. My words were in jest. Why should Mrs. Thomas interpret them literally? Even if she loses, I have no intention of

herself from the impending

remained unchanged, he seemed

that Marcus might succumb to

Nancy’s escape, Millie conceived a

keeping asking why I fell into

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