Hazel remained composed, her secret weighing heavily on her mind, while Liam barely looked up from his laptop, his face a mask of quiet resentment.
Ross, ever the picture of confidence, smiled warmly at everyone, his demeanor betraying none of the chaos he had caused.
"Thank you for having us. It's been a wonderful stay," he said smoothly, shaking hands and exchanging hugs.
Althea clung to Ross's arm, her radiant smile hiding the soreness that lingered from their nightly escapades.
"I'll see you all in two weeks," she said, her voice sweet and cheerful.
With the goodbyes complete, Ross and Althea stepped into the car and drove off, leaving behind a household that would never quite be the same.
They will rejoin the rest of the women waiting for them at the casino, the next chapter of Ross's twisted life about to unfold.
