Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Leda rolled her eyes, cursing, "Bitch."

"You shouldn't have stopped me earlier," she huffed, barely flexing her muscles. "If it really came down to it, that old witch wouldn't stand a chance."

Roseanne, recalling Millie's sour expression upon leaving, couldn't help but snort with laughter, quickly trying to pacify her friend, "Come on, don't be mad. It's not worth it." "They're just two nobodies. It's not worth getting worked up over."

Leda nodded in agreement, "Exactly! But if there's a next time, I'm definitely not holding back."

Anne was always the more laid-back one, but if it came down to it, she'd step in; she could throw a punch.

"Got it-" Roseanne chuckled, "You've had a rough day. My treat, what do you feel like eating?"

Leda slung an arm around her shoulder, "That's what I've been waiting to hear! Come on, let's go indulge in some good food and spicy treats."

"Wait, shouldn't I be the one saying that?"

"As long as the message gets across, it doesn't matter who says it."

***

In the car.

words about Millie's pregnancy being promising, and she couldn't stop smiling. Seeing Beverley's smile, Millie

first time

talked about his family. She only knew that he came from a well-off background and had a

broke up with her, Millie tried every possible way to contact him, but

firm stance

got Beverley's number, called

pleased with Millie

her future mother-in-law, Millie took a deep breath and took out

small gift from me. It's not much,

thought it was considerate of her to bring a gift, seemingly more sensible than Roseanne, "Did you prepare this yourself? That's very thoughtful-" But her words trailed off as

wrapped blue gift

was handmade

stitches were mediocre at best,

Did you knit

"Yes, I did. Do

to say

she forced a smile, internally