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Isabelle’s voice came through, full of concern. “Victoria, I heard about what happened with Ryan. I’m sorry, but Fiona is my friend. About that night, I hope you won’t blame me.”

“I understand,” I replied, my voice flat.

She could’ve found an excuse to say no that night, but she didn’t. It was simple- Fiona was her friend. I wasn’t.

“Are you mad at me? If Ryan finds out I was involved, he probably won’t talk to me either. Now I feel like I’m the bad guy no matter what I do,” Isabelle said, sounding really hurt and frustrated.

Did she really want me to make her feel better right now?

“Ms. Lynn, honestly, I’m feeling pretty awful myself right now, so I don’t really have any comforting words for you,” I said, my tone flat.

Edward gave me a look, like he was reading my mind.

Realizing I wasn’t some naive pushover, Isabelle let out an awkward laugh. “Sorry, I didn’t mean for her words to sting, but that’s just how reality is. Victoria, I’m not saying you’re not good enough, but you have been divorced. And now Ryan’s about to step into politics–he needs connections, relationships, all that complicated stuff. Honestly, it’s way more than you could ever imagine, and you probably wouldn’t understand even if I explained. But hey, you and him had your time together, and that’s already something most people can only dream of. You can hold onto those memories for the rest of your life.”

I got the message loud and clear–having a past with Ryan was supposed to be some once–in–a–lifetime blessing I should be grateful for.

“I understand what you mean. It really puts things in perspective. Thanks,” I replied, my tone cool.

Isabelle could tell I wasn’t exactly warm, so after a couple more words, she hung

up.

to stare out the window,

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disappointment deep inside.

me to speak, and when I stayed silent, he asked, “Are

things for what they are. If I still can’t,

you to see reality, you have to see it that clearly? The world isn’t just black and white–most

if you could snag a spot as Fiona’s sister- in–law,” Edward joked, his words

stared at him, completely

get to you? Are you actually thinking about making a move

“I’m not that ambitious. I just want

laugh, reaching over to twirl a strand of my hair around his slender fingers. “Gentleness is the strongest force in the

my hair back from his hand–I didn’t want even a hint

changing the

dropping the joking tone. “There’s nothing to talk about,” he

really didn’t want to talk about it, I chuckled. “You two have a kid together, so you must see each other a few times a year, right? With New Year’s coming up, is she bringing your child back home for a family dinner with

“Are you hoping to see me sharing New Year’s dinner

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