With that playful smile, Florence wrapped her arm around Lancelot's, deliberately shoving Shirley aside. Her goal was simple to disgust this shameless pair.
"Ms. Wilson, I suggest you keep your dignity intact. After all, the man by your side is already married."
"Florence, what are you talking about? Lancelot only invited me to be his date for this charity gala because you just had a baby and are still weak. He didn't want you to exhaust yourself. Please, don't overthink it!" Shirley replied, feigning concern.
Florence felt a wave of nausea rise within her as she listened.
'I must have been blind to ever consider Shirley a true friend, even letting this venomous woman accompany me during childbirth.'
"Well, thank you, Ms. Wilson. But now that I'm here, there's no need for your help an
