"What's she so busy with? Can't even pick up her phone..." She muttered under her breath, glancing at the darkening sky before rushing toward the school gates.
Kayla had been idling outside for nearly an hour when she finally spotted her. Rolling down the car window, she called out, "Val! Over here!" with exaggerated cheer.
Valerie slid into the seat opposite, eyeing the untouched coffee between them. *This woman couldn't bother with basic courtesy at the main house—what's this sudden cozy chat about?* Her fingers tapped the cup's rim. "You waited here over an hour? Could've just called."
Last time they'd met, Kayla's pride had made her barely glance Valerie's way. Now, her gaze lingered on Valerie's sharp cheekbones—*pretty*, not that she'd admit it. Her smile turned brittle. "We're ha
