Fertine’s heart raced as she hurried down the bustling city street, her mind consumed with thoughts of the past. She couldn’t believe her bad luck as she suddenly found herself face-to-face with her ex, Wilder. Their breakup had been painful, filled with heartache and tears, and she had worked so hard to move on and rebuild her life.

As Fertine caught sight of him, her steps faltered, and she instinctively ducked into a nearby coffee shop, desperately hoping he hadn’t seen her. She knew that bumping into him could stir up old emotions she had fought so hard to bury. With her heart pounding, she found solace in the anonymity...