Kate turned up the volume on the speakers, letting the upbeat music fill the entire apartment.

She danced around the living room with a glass of wine in her hand, laughing as Rolly joined her, their voices blending as they sang along to the lyrics.

Tonight was a celebration.

Kate twirled, her silk robe swaying around her as she raised her glass in the air. “To my engagement!” she cheered.

Rolly clinked her glass against Kate’s with a smirk. “To finally secure your place as Mrs. Winters!”

Kate grinned, taking a sip of her wine before collapsing onto the couch. She felt invincible. Everything had fallen into place exactly as...