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Emma, feeling the weight of her friends‘ stares, firmly set Maryann’s extravagant gift box on the table. She faced Jada and Bonnie with a look of exasperation. “Please, don’t look at me like that. I’m not planning to jump into another relationship. I’ve just escaped one, and that’s enough for now.”

The idea of entangling herself with someone else, especially so soon after her divorce from Alex, was unthinkable to her. She cherished her newfound independence–running her own business, making her own decisions.

Bonnie, still holding the box, looked at Emma skeptically. “But with Maxwell’s photo and now this, don’t you think it seems… a bit too coincidental?”

Emma sighed, weary of the insinuations. “Coincidental or not, it’s irrelevant. I’m focusing on my

career now.”

Maryann, having watched the exchange, intervened. “I understand, Emma. But, you know, these wouldn’t hurt. They’re just profiles, after all.”

keeping

from her bag and slid them across the table to Emma. “These might be more to your liking–some exquisite rubies and a sapphire ring. They reminded

by the beauty of the jewels. Maryann really did have an eye for

her voice

a new topic. “So, the twins are coming back to town soon, huh? York always had a thing for you

and I are

Alex again? With all this buzz, it’s like the universe is pushing you two

yet firm. “No, Bonnie.

closed.”

my life is

about old times and celebrating Maryann’s recent film success. But as they were leaving, an unexpected turn of events occurred.

Emma the viral post, and they both shared a resigned chuckle. “Bonnie’s

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