Lily walked out of the office, her stride long and purposeful. Mia called out after her, "Lily! Lily, wait!"
Lily stopped in her tracks, turning to face Mia. "What is it?" she asked, her voice calm but distant.
Mia's eyes narrowed. "What's wrong? You just walked out like that without saying a word."
Lily's expression was guarded. "I need some alone time, Mia. That's all."
Mia's face twisted in frustration. "Lily Everhart!" she shouted, her voice echoing down the hallway. "Stop right there!"
Lily's eyes flashed with annoyance, but she didn't move.
Mia's voice was fierce. "Stop running from your emotions, Lily. Tell me what happened. I need to know everything. Everything means everything."
Lily's gaze locked onto Mia's, a mix of emotions swirling in her eyes. For a moment, it seemed l
