A smile tugged at Eliza's lips as she quickly typed a reply. "Miss you too. Can't wait to see you." Moments later, Vaughn replied: "I will be back on Monday."
Eliza glanced at the message, her brow furrowing slightly. "I thought you would be back tomorrow," she typed.
"Just caught up in work," came Vaughn's swift reply.
"Ok.. take care of yourself," Eliza responded, a mix of disappointment and understanding settling in her chest.
She sighed, setting her phone aside, and focused on the days ahead.
The next day, Lily returned to Washington, and with the weekend free, Eliza and Jannie were excited to catch up with her.
They spent the entire day engrossed in each other's lives. Lily shared stories about her life in Virginia, and Eliza and Jannie listened intently, laughing and gasping at the twists and turns of Lily's experiences.
