Ray drove on slowly.Molly and Katie, both naturally impatient, were fuming silently in the back seat—but they didn't dare urge him. Their expressions were, therefore, quite entertaining. Jess, on the other hand, didn't care at all. Being bold and proactive, she had already claimed the passenger seat.Her excuse? "The sisters are reunited—better sit together and have a proper chat."What a masterful display of subtle manipulation. Clearly, she intended to get closer to Ray, yet she framed it as concern for the others. Clever. Really clever.Throughout the drive, she chatted with him casually, weaving in compliments so smoothly that it was almost invisible. Ray answered with short, simple responses, and she would laugh, trembling with delight, covering her mouth demurely. "Am I laughing like a shameless girl? I'm usually not like this… but you're just too funny!"Katie rolled her eyes violently from the back seat."It's so warm in here!" Jess remarked, deliberately taking off
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