Chapter 57

"Insane! Absolutely insane!" Yvette thought. She looked at Phoebe as if she were out of her mind, giving no indication of whether she forgave her or not. Since Yvette didn't respond, Phoebe stubbornly stood her ground, refusing to treat her burn. Celeste was anxious. She called for Juliet, and together they dragged Phoebe to the bathroom. The remaining people on the couch wore a mix of expressions. James' eyes were widened. He was too shocked to say anything, thinking even a novel couldn't capture this level of drama. Evelyn was trembling in silence, secretly thankful she had never crossed paths with Phoebe. Phoebe was absolutely unhinged! "Wait, this cup isn't even that hot," Natalie muttered, squatting down to tidy the mess. She picked up the enamel mug that had held the tea, placing it back on the coffee table with a puzzled frown. Yvette reached over, grabbed the cup, and felt its surface. Sure enough, it was barely warm, around 140 degrees Fahrenheit at most, nowhere near th