“Nothing,” Bettie replied, her eyebrows raised as curiosity got the better of her. “Your girlfriend?"

A grin tugged at his lips as he scrutinized Bettie intently, opting not to deny it.

Bettie sighed wistfully, remarking, “Alas, I can't fathom why she's so besotted to fall in Love with you."

Observing Bettie's effortless grace, devoid of any traces of envy, Lance pressed his lips together, indulging in a measured sip of water.

“Keilani often received accolades for her discernment," he remarked.