Arianna took her time as she stepped outside, where she spotted Veronica approaching from a distance."Anna, where have you been?" Veronica hurried over, her concern evident."We were worried sick about you, thinking something terrible might have happened again," she added."I'm sorry. I just... got a bit lost," Arianna replied, not wanting to reveal the truth."Just stick with me," Veronica said, taking her hand and guiding her away from the chaos.As they returned to the hall, it was even more packed than before, the music blaring from the crowded dance floor.The girls surrounding Hardin had multiplied, and the air was thick with the smell of cigar smoke.Through the glass wall, Arianna caught sight of dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky, a surreal sight."Where have you been?" Nessa appeared, accompanied by Dorothy."I found her wandering around. She got lost," Veronica explained."Oops! So glad we found you! Let's hit the dance floor," Nessa said, pulling Arianna along w
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