Melissa froze for a second, and then her eyes lit up. She clinked her glass against mine, tears still shimmering. “To new beginnings. And may everything go your way.”

I smiled from the bottom of my heart.

While we were eating, a waiter showed up with three fancy–looking dishes.

Melissa blinked. “I didn’t order these. Must be a mix–up?”

The waiter smiled, “Compliments of Mr. Holcomb. Your bill’s taken care of.”

Melissa’s head snapped to me. “Jared sent these?”

I took a bite. “Not bad. Let’s eat–no sense wasting good food.”

Melissa laughed awkwardly. “One of these probably costs more than my entire meal.”

Maybe he felt guilty and was trying to make up for things with cash? That was just like him–seeming thoughtful,

leaned in, her voice serious. “Yvonne was so cozy with that woman. If I didn’t know better, I’d think

hover over

get a paper cut.

enough breast milk. I’d call lactation experts every day, let them prod and poke until my skin

“precious little girl”

Kids aren’t puppets I can control forever. Someday she’ll find her own path. If she’s happier with

She let out a soft sigh. “Wow, Victoria. You’re totally different now. If it weren’t for your face, I’d

other since high school, stuck together through college, and now we’re living in the same city. I’m still me–I just let some things

“Good. You’re my friend, and that’s not

me and shrugged. “I was supposed to treat you, but your

smiled and

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