Camilla's sudden burst of anger took Francis by surprise. He had navigated the minefield of her changing attitudes with caution, and her sharp reaction left him slightly taken aback. Deciding to take a step back, Francis sighed and nodded, acknowledging her assertion, "Okay, Camilla. She's not your friend."
Camilla rolled her eyes in response, turning her gaze away from him. Francis observed her reaction and felt the icy chill that had crept into their conversation. Despite his best efforts to bridge the growing gap between them, he sensed that there were deeper issues at play.
As they continued walking side by side, the silence weighed heavily on Francis. The unspoken tension was a shroud that obscured the truth behind Camilla's transformation. He couldn't help but feel the lingering doubts and questions that remained unresolved.
Finally, Francis decided to break the silence, his tone calm and thoughtful. "Can I ask you a question, Camilla?"
