Delphinia glanced at Maya as the woman gestured toward an empty seat beside her. Without hesitation, she moved, glad to put some distance between herself and Renata. As she settled into the chair, Maya offered her a small, knowing smile.
"So, I take it you're new to these things?" Maya asked, adjusting her handbag on her lap.
Delphinia nodded, exhaling a breath she didn't realize she had been holding. "Yeah, this is my first time attending one."
Maya arched a brow, curiosity flickering in her eyes. "I see. Well, welcome to the chaos of judgmental parents." She leaned in slightly. "I'm Maya, by the way. Liam's mom."
Delphinia's expression brightened with recognition. "Oh, Ashton has mentioned Liam a lot. He says they're best friends."
Maya grinned. "That's sweet. Liam talks about Ashton all the time too. Those two are inseparable."