Eloise’s mind cleared after the initial wave of despair. She understood that Pamela had already made her stance clear the moment she said, “I’ll visit you another time.”
“Pamela, do you still consider it a kind gesture to visit me?” Eloise asked, her voice laced with cold detachment.
Pamela reached for Eloise’s arm, gripping it tightly as if trying to hold onto something already slipping away. But Eloise wasn’t having it. She pushed Pamela’s hand away and took a step back.
“Excuse me? Pamela, I’m busy,” she said curtly, her patience worn thin.
Without another glance at Pamela, Eloise turned on her heels and walked away, her steps slightly awkward due to the high heels she wore. She headed towards Ainsley, her decision firm.
Meanwhile, Gary and Richard stood not far away, observing the
