Chapter 39: Don't Regret It Tonight

Winfred was furious. Lainey had been explaining herself since they left the library, but there was still no sign of Winfred calming down when they returned to Heyday Mansion. With a bang, he slammed the door of the study in front of her, leaving her outside. "I'm toast." Lainey felt like crying but had no tears left. She had no choice but to seek help from Elvira. After listening to her story, Elvira started yelling over the phone. "Lainey, are you stupid? You dated another guy on the phone in front of your husband? Are you out of your mind?" "It's not that exaggerated, Elvira. You're being too harsh!" Lainey defended herself. "Jarred called me and asked me out for a movie, but I have already turned him down! He asked me which library I would go to today. I thought it was not a secret after all, so I told him. Who knew he would tell Winfred that I was his girlfriend?" "Can you use your brain a little?" Elvira rolled her eyes. "Jarred is asking like that because he wants to