"I have a feeling everyone there already knows what happened at the academy."
Although she didn't elaborate further, the reason was obvious to herself.
By now Doña Catalina had undoubtedly received the news.
Don Alejandro would know.
Gabriel and Alejandro would know.
Felicia and Viola would almost certainly have been informed as well.
Returning to the residence meant facing worried expressions, endless questions, lengthy lectures, and perhaps another family discussion centered entirely around her latest disaster.
The mere thought was exhausting.
For one evening, she wanted nothing more than to avoid all of it.
Camilla watched her thoughtfully before a helpless laugh escaped her lips.
"I genuinely can't decide whether you're incredibly brave..."
She paused, shaking her head in amused disbelief.
"...or completely shameless."
Daniella's smile widened.
"I've been called both before."
That answer finally broke whatever restraint Camilla still possessed.
