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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.

I turned to stare out the window,

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disappointment deep inside.

me to speak, and when I stayed silent,

wants me to see things for what they are. If I still can’t, then I really

to see it that clearly? The world isn’t just black and white–most of it is gray. If you were a little more ambitious, you’d

spot as Fiona’s sister- in–law,” Edward

stared at him, completely

Are you actually thinking about making a move

that ambitious. I just want

but laugh, reaching over to twirl a strand of my hair around his slender fingers. “Gentleness is the strongest force in the world, Victoria. Ryan once told me that being with you puts him at ease. Right now… I feel the

hand–I didn’t want even a hint of intimacy between

ex–wife,” I said, changing the subject to snap

the joking tone. “There’s nothing to

a kid together, so you must see each other a few times a year, right? With New Year’s coming up, is she

to see me sharing New Year’s dinner with

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