CHAPTER 190

  "Maybe Maya and Jake can offer some insight," he suggested, gesturing for the confused two to take the floor.

  "What's wrong?" Maya mouthed, and Ryan shrugged.

  "It's about Marisol." He supplied, and Jake made a sound of realization before scratching at his nape awkwardly.

  "Lily, we understand how you feel," Maya began slowly, crouching to be at eye level with the other, "But with the turn things have taken so far, you know how big of a role Marisol has to play in all of it. She wouldn't ignore you on purpose, you know that."

  Lily's frustration boiled over, and she sprang to her feet so suddenly that it momentarily stunned Maya, her emotions reaching a breaking point. "You don't get it!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion. "I thought Marisol and I were friends, but now it feels like she's just thrown me to the side to entertain everybody else! How would you feel if I did that to either of you!"