C90 I’ll do my best

**Third person**

Mrs. Stone raised a brow, genuinely taken aback by Angela's audacity. “You're not leaving?” Her tone was as sharp as her gaze, daring Angela to repeat her words.

Angela swallowed. “That’s not what I meant, mother. Please, I want to be by Lucas's side.”

“Lucas doesn't want to be by your side,” Lucas chipped in through gritted teeth.

“Angela, you have to leave.” Mrs