Chapter 40: A New Perspective

Chelsea paced the living room, her mind racing after Liam's visit. The rose sat in a vase on the coffee table, a quiet reminder of the whirlwind of emotions she was experiencing. She turned at the sound of the door opening. Reese walked in, her face lit up with an unmistakable grin.

“Spill it,” Reese said, dropping her bag and heading straight for the couch.

“What are you talking about?” Chelsea asked, feigning ignorance.

Reese crossed her arms and gave Chelsea a knowing look. “Don’t play dumb. I was standing outside. I heard everything.”

Chelsea’s cheeks flushed. “You were eavesdropping?”

“Of course I was!” Reese...