Vivian marched straight toward their table with an air of determination, Chloe and Ana trailing behind her. Lily turned to see her approach, trying to gauge the situation. Vivian's face was composed but her eyes betrayed a mix of emotions – curiosity, annoyance, and something else Lily couldn't quite place.
"Hello, Aiden. Lily," Vivian greeted them, her voice calm but with an underlying tension. She took a seat next to Aiden, forcing Chloe and Ana to sit across from Lily, effectively making it a group lunch.
"Hi, Vivian," Lily replied with a polite smile, while Aiden gave a more relaxed "Hey."
For a moment, there was an awkward silence. Lily could feel the tension crackling in the air and decided to try to diffuse it. "We were just talking about Aiden's new cooking lessons. He's quite t
