Bailee’s POV
‘I’m her enemy, I’m Ellie’ the woman states as if I’m supposed to suddenly go all ogre big sister on her or something.
Instead, I hold out my hand to her, ‘a pleasure to meet you Ellie’ I reply with a smile, ‘and sorry but, I haven’t lived here for a few years, I don’t really know Lauren’s friends or enemies if I’m honest.’
Ellie’s shoulders relax as she smiles reluctantly, taking my hand in hers and giving it a firm shake.
‘Well it’s nice to meet you too’ she says quietly, before releasing my hand and returning her gaze to her lap, twisting her fingers together.
‘Want to talk about it?’ I offer, turning so I’m staring straight ahead, giving the woman beside me the chance to accept or decline without feeling pressured.
Ellie turns to stare at me, ‘how do you know I have
