Paths Crossed

Beatrice's jaw dropped. "You can't be serious! She tagged along? Why would she do that?"

"I don't know…" Lila replied, exasperation spilling into her tone. "All I know is that…." She trailed off, taking a deep breath.

"He paid more attention to her…"

Lila sighed deeply, shaking her head as if trying to dispel the confusion clouding her thoughts. "I just don't know what to think anymore."

Beatrice placed a comforting hand on Lila's shoulder with a look of understanding on her face.

"That sounds really complicated," she said gently.

Lila let out a sigh reluctantly, her shoulders slumping slightly as she finally replied, "I guess you're right. I just… I don't want to dwell on it."

Beatrice nodded, her expression softening. "Well, you should put that behind you and relax for now. Focus on helping out here like you planned to."