Illegitimate Cousin

As Brian departed, Nancy glided over to Christina with all the subtlety of a crashing wave. Christina braced herself for Nancy's onslaught, her expression a mask of serenity despite the thinly veiled disdain in Nancy's words. "Well, well, look who's flying solo once again. Maybe a little less arrogance would do you good. You know, Brian's got himself some eye candy now," Nancy quipped, her tone dripping with condescension as she delivered her unsolicited advice.

Christina met Nancy's gaze with unwavering composure, refusing to let the barbed remarks pierce her calm facade. "Thank you for your concern, Nancy, but rest assured, I do have a date who'll be arriving shortly," she replied coolly, her voice laced with quiet confidence.

As Nancy's attention shifted to the more enticing company of Brian's new companion, Christina couldn't help but feel a flicker of amusement at the irony of the situation. With a barely perceptible nod in Nancy's direction, she couldn't resist a subtle jab.

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