As Lucretia chatted and giggled with her parents, she suddenly heard her name called from behind. She turned quickly, her face lighting up at the sight of two familiar figures.

“Linsey! Anita!” she cried, rushing toward them. She threw her arms around them, laughing as she pulled them into a tight hug.

“I’ve missed you girls so much!” Lucretia said, stepping back to look at them.

“Same here, Lucretia!” Linsey replied with a huge grin.

Anita looked her ...