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.

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

If they were alone, she might have resorted to physical aggression to vent her frustration

option

pitiful gaze towards Marcus, beseeching

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

an effort to salvage herself from the impending humiliation,

remained unchanged, he seemed to be

cursed, apprehensive that Marcus

escape, Millie conceived

I fell

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