Selena’s voice suddenly cut through the air, sharp and indignant.
“Really, ma'am,” she began, her tone laced with barely contained fury, “you were so thoughtful just now, finding such a clever excuse to avoid embarrassment in front of the Belingtons and Vandmeres. But honestly… can’t Mathew do better than that? Did he really have to let it go like that?”
She waved her hand emphatically, her voice rising slightly as she continued.
“It’s almost as if he’s acting ungrateful! Standing there calmly while all this happens—does he not realize the effort others put in? Truly, I cannot understand him!”
The words hung in the air, sharp enough to draw a few glances from nearby guests, though most were too captivated by the ongoing spectacle to pay her much mind.
Kylie’s sharp eyes immediately sn
