"Stay here…" Evelyn frowned, almost sulking as her gaze shifted between them. "You too…"
"It's okay, Mom. I feel bad bringing her here and then sending Aurora back alone…" Daisy tried to sound considerate, but inside she was cursing herself. 'To hell if I'm sleeping in the same bed with that man again.'
"It's fine. I'll send her back."
The voice cut in smoothly. Liam, who had been leaning casually against the wall, finally stepped forward, his sharp eyes watching the push-and-pull play out. "It is okay, right, Miss Williams?" His tone was polite, but the way his words lingered felt like a subtle challenge.
Daisy quickly hooked her arm through Aurora's, leaning close to whisper, "No, don't. I don't want to stay here… help me."
Aurora's laugh came out awkward, caught between nerves and confusion, especially with both Evelyn and Liam's gazes pinned on her. "Uh… I—I…"
