Chapter 98: Lunch With Friends
Eira’s smile grew faintly at the thought of Malia’s overly enthusiastic personality, and she followed Mrs. Carver through the spacious foyer. The interior of the house was just as stunning as the exterior, with its sleek, minimalist design balanced by tasteful touches of warmth in the form of rich wooden accents and soft, neutral tones.
As they approached the sitting room, Eira could hear the soft murmur of conversation punctuated by occasional laughter. Mrs. Carver led her in, gesturing toward the group gathered there.
Malia stood up almost immediately, a wide grin spreading across her face as she spotted Eira. "Ephyra! You made it."
"Of course," Eira replied smoothly, her tone teasing. "I wouldn’t miss free food."
"Are you wearing a skirt, Ephyra?" Orla’s eyebrows shot up as she took in Eira’s outfit, her expression a mix of surprise and amusement. "I didn’t think I’d ever see you in something so... feminine."
Eira smirked, walking further into the room. "Don’t get used to it. This is a rare occurrence."
"Rare but stunning," Malia said, giving her a playful nudge. "You clean up really well, Ephyra."
"Thanks, Malia," Eira said dryly, though her lips twitched upward in a faint smile. She turned her attention to Cyran, who was standing by the large bay window, a glass of juice in his hand. "So, where’s this free food you promised?"
Cyran chuckled, shaking his head. "It’s good to see you too, Ephyra. Lunch is ready, but Mom insisted we wait for you before we started."