Dean’s eyes widened as he stared at Bethany in shock. Yesterday, he had cracked a joke about them being a couple, even in front of Chantel. But this? This was taking things to a whole new level.

Bethany stepped toward him, her movements graceful yet deliberate. She rested her head lightly on his shoulder, offering him a warm, almost teasing smile.

“This is the man after my heart….Dean,” she said, her voice soft but steady.

Avery, standing nearby, gawked at the two of them, her eyes wide with disbelief. “Wait... is this for real?” she asked, her voice laced with both surprise and amusement. 

“I can’t believe it—you actually found...