who is the villain?

"Oh, them? They needed direction. Nothing much," she replied nonchalantly, her eyes flickering nervously toward the glade where a group who were vanishing in a distance.

Carlos arched an eyebrow, his gaze penetrating as he sensed the tension weaving itself into her voice.

"Mother..." he said, his tone laced with concern. "You're not telling me everything, are you?"

Ms Patricia bit her lip, heat rising to her cheeks. She could feel the weight of Carlos's scrutiny, but there was a deeper concern gnawing at her. She needed to divert his attention. Shifting slightly in her seat, she cleared her throat.

"Have you heard about Lilian?" she asked, her voice suddenly buoyant.

She twisted the words saying that they have been seeing each other for a long time now and even git engaged one month back. Only that she was afraid that things may not work out for them so she didn't bother telling Carlos