Celestine closed the door behind her and stopped dead in her tracks. Confusion was written all over her face as Lola's voice echoed in her head.
"Call me Lola."
Celestine's brows slowly shot up before her lips curved into a smile. A light chuckle escaped her as she touched her head.
"Oh, my goodness," she whispered, shaking her head. "And here I thought there were no more surprises left from her."
The smile lines on her face slowly faded as she recalled the smirk plastered on Lola's face—the one she'd given Celestine before leaving. It wasn't just a polite parting smile; it was a look full of meaning.
"So that's why she sided with Melissa," she hummed, satisfaction lacing her tone as she resumed walking. Another wave of laughter escaped her, genuine this time, at the show she hadn't realized she was part of.
