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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.

so after a couple more words,

up.

my phone, 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 must be blind,” I

Just because people want you to see reality, you have to see it that clearly? The world isn’t just black and

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

at him, completely

laughed. “What? Did that get to you? Are you actually

I shot him a glare. “I’m not that ambitious. I just want a normal life, not to

“Gentleness is the strongest force in the world, Victoria. Ryan once told me that being with you puts him at ease. Right now… I

back from his hand–I didn’t want even a hint of intimacy

ex–wife,” I said, changing the subject

Edward sobered up instantly, dropping the joking tone. “There’s nothing to talk about,”

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

gave a wry smile. “Are you hoping to see me sharing New Year’s dinner with her and