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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.

tell I wasn’t exactly warm, so

up.

turned to stare out the window, burying

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disappointment deep inside.

I

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

really have no ambition, do you? Just because people want you to see reality, you have to see it that clearly? The world isn’t just black and white–most of it is gray. If you were a little more

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

at him, completely

Are you actually thinking about making a move like

not that ambitious. I just want

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

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

me about your ex–wife,” I said, changing the subject to snap him out of

the joking tone.

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

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