Lily smiled warmly and replied, “Don’t be ridiculous. Please allow me to assist you; you must have a task for me to do.” Margaret considered Lily’s offer thoughtfully. Lily persisted, “No, for real. Go sit with Eric and Thom, please.” She saw Margaret’s hesitation, and with assurance, Lily added, “I’ve got everything covered here.”
Despite the reluctance, Margaret eventually acquiesced, allowing Lily to take charge. Lily’s willingness to help and Margaret’s contemplative response revealed a camaraderie between them, emphasizing teamwork in managing the situation at hand.