Chapter 68

“Look, I’m not saying it’s easy,” Mia continued. “But you need to take that first step. You have to decide. You are the one who has to make the decision. I feel bad that it was because of me.”

Elena raised her head up immediately "No....of course no. Don't ever think it's your fault." She stayed silent for a moment, her lips pressed together in thought.

“I'll speak to him when I see him?” she said with a forced smile.

Mia softened, her heart aching for her friend. “You can take your time. But just don’t shut him out completely. You deserve better than to just carry that...