A Calculated Match

As expected, Lola arrived on time half an hour later.

Silas welcomed her in person.

When Lola and Silas came over together, Valerie was holding her cheek with one hand and staring blankly at the bonfire.

Lola saw Valerie beside the bonfire at a glance. Among so many people, she could only recognize Valerie, so she called in surprise, "Valerie?"

Valerie raised her head and saw Lola standing in the