Calculated Loyalty

Martha didn't give a damn about Lila's feelings. She threw her a smug look and marched ahead.

A few steps later, she halted and spun around, her face twisting into a nasty scowl when she realized Lila wasn't keeping up.

She said, "Well? What are you just standing there for? Expecting me to piggyback you or something?"

Lila nibbled her lip, already regretting inviting Martha over to "take care" of