“What are you doing here, Sarah?” Lily asked, her voice steady but laced with an edge of anger.
"Oh, I just thought I’d come and check on you,” Sarah replied, her tone overly cheerful. “Ethan’s been worried sick, you know. He wanted to make sure you were doing okay.”
“Worried sick?” Mia echoed, incredulous. “He hasn’t even bothered to show his face in weeks. And now he sends you?”
Lily shot Mia a warning glance, but the bitterness bubbled to the surface.
Sarah’s smile faltered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure. “Well, he’s been busy, but I thought I could bring you some flowers to brighten your day. They’re lovely, aren’t they?” She gestured to the bouquet, her eyes scanning the room as if to assess its worthiness.
Lily’s gaze fell on the flowers, then back to the d
