C18 CHAPTER 17.5 [CONTINUATION]

"Sorry it took a while," Mari comes back holding her drink with a rather frustrated look. Hailey on the other hand didn't mind and smiled either way.

Hailey and Mari goes way back. Ever since Dwayne and Hailey became close and classmates, they also grew closer to Dwayne's sister, Mari. As someone without siblings, Hailey eagerly sought someone to bond and share interests with. Eventually