Amanda and Heidi exchanged knowing glances before turning their attention back to her. Amanda, with a warm smile, leaned in and asked, "So, Mallory, what's the real story between you and Harris? Are you officially a couple now?" Excitement was evident in her voice.

Mallory hesitated for a moment, her gaze shifting to where Harris was engaged in a conversation with David and Scott. Then, she turned her attention back to her friends, her expression thoughtful.

"Well," she began, her voice soft, "Harris and I are in a unique situation. We're not officially a couple, but we're working on our friendship, and we're co-parenting Harriet together. It's been quite a...