Ivy let it drop with a sigh.

After breakfast, Lila headed to the music studio, but she'd barely walked in when a coworker pulled her aside.

"Hey Lila, heads up - Miss Caldwell's been waiting for you. Want me to tell her you're off today?" Before Lila could answer, she spotted Cecilia in the lounge.

Lila didn't hate her, but she wanted nothing to do with her.

Too late though - Cecilia had already seen her.

"Lila," Cecilia came over with a sad smile. "I just ...