Raegan took a seat, pressing herself against the door, creating as much distance as possible from Eloise.
Eloiseâs gaze Landed on Raeganâs modest backpack and her lips twisted into a sardonic smile.
âAre you going to have a trip Like this?â she taunted.
Raegan simply nodded.
Eloiseâs laughter rang out, tinged with malice.
Anticipation for the weekendâs adventure began to bubble within Eloise.
As the vehicle pulled away, Raeganâs eyes drifted to the front row, where Mitchel took the wheel.
Mitchel had swapped his usual suit for a casual navy windbreaker and sunglasses, his new attire lending him an air of rugged charm.
Taking in Bryceâs and Eloiseâs outfits, a realization dawned on Raegan.
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Yet, Bryce had kept this from her, no doubt to throw her off balance.
Determined to make the best of the situation, Raegan decided against overthinking.
She rested her head against the window, feigning sleep.
The journey was long, and perhaps thanks to Mitchelâs skilled driving, Eloise drifted into sleep, her head resting against the window.
As for Raegan, she remained awake with her eyes closed, acutely aware of Eloiseâs head now resting against her shoulder.
To avoid any awkward eye contact with Mitchel, Raegan continued to feign sleep, resisting the urge to shove Eloise away.
After a while, the carâs consistent motion made Raegan feel inclined to nap.
She mused on how Mitchelâs driving had changed since Eloise entered the picture, his earlier haste replaced by a considerate pace.
Upon arriving, Raegan stirred from her light doze.
Unlike Eloise, who was deeply asleep, head on Raeganâs lap, arms encircling her waist.
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Raegan nudged Eloise, who remained unresponsive.
Suddenly, the back door swung open.
Mitchel loomed into view, tapping Eloiseâs back to wake her up.
But Eloise, disoriented from her abrupt awakening, lashed out with a slap across Raeganâs face.
Eloise had hardly applied any force, yet Raeganâs delicate skin couldnât withstand even that mild slap.
In the brief silence that followed, realization dawned upon Eloise.