As May and Louis engaged in a friendly game, their laughter and light-hearted banter filled the air. The tension that had been hovering around them earlier seemed to dissipate, and they appeared to genuinely enjoy each other's company. Lily, meanwhile, finished dishing up her food and took a seat at the dining table, quietly observing the scene before her.
Throughout the evening, May found herself appreciating Louis's companionship more and more. She realized that perhaps she had been reading too much into his earlier interaction with Lily and that her jealousy had been unfounded. May began to let her guard down, and as the night wore on, she felt more at ease than she had in a long time.
Lily, feeling like an outsider, excused herself from the table once she had finished her meal. She m
