Alice's POV:

Robert and I had never anticipated that we would have such a harmonious moment of conversation.

The last time this happened was before Selena appeared.

Robert was stunned for a few seconds, then revealed a smile that seemed to say victory was within his grasp.

"Was Eric just talking to you about that woman?" he asked, placing a cup of raspberry drink in front of me.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed his cautious demeanor.

My expression soften.

Many people and things I've encountered recently have changed my mindset quite a bit.

The kitten in my arms, smelling the sweet scent in the air, quietly...