For the first time in years, Felicia felt nervous about attending a party.
Not because she didn’t want to go.
Not because she was afraid.
But because her life had become strangely complicated again.
A few months ago everything had been simple.
Painful sometimes.
Exhausting often.
But simple.
Now nothing felt simple anymore.
Not after Markus.
Not after their conversation.
Not after agreeing to try.
Very slowly.
The memory of that night still lingered in her mind.
The look on his face when she agreed.
The relief.
The hope.
The gratitude.
It had been almost embarrassing how happy he looked.
The thought made her smile despite herself.
“You’re smiling again.”
Lila’s voice interrupted her thoughts.
Felicia glanced up from the mirror.
Her best friend stood behind her with h
