"Alright, I'll drop you off first," Gianna agreed.
"No, drop Elie off first."
Gianna came up with an excuse. "Your place is closer. It's more convenient."
"Okay then."
After dropping Ava off, Gianna drove to her tattoo parlor. Once there, she got out, and Eleanor took the driver's seat.
Gianna reminded Eleanor to drive slowly before watching her leave.
Forty minutes later, Eleanor arrived at Hill Manor.
Before getting out, Eleanor carefully examined her reflection in the mirror. The swelling of her right cheek had subsided a bit, but it was still obvious.
She pressed her lips together, hoping Asher wouldn't come over today because he didn't want to explain the bruise would be difficult to explain.
However, things didn't go as she wished, as was often the case.
Eleanor entered the
