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Chapter 18 – Our moments.

Author: Charity writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-24 19:59:55

Mellisa’s POV

“Thank you for the meal and for all of these moments. Since we reconnected and you saw me as a partner instead of an employee, it’s been the best time of my life,” I said, smiling as our glasses met in a soft clink.

Josh’s eyes stared at me a little longer than I expected before he raised his cup. “To new beginnings,” he said with a grin.

The air between us was warm, almost comforting. Dinner had slowly become our evening ritual as he always insisted on it, stating that it was his way of making sure I didn’t drown myself in work. I didn’t argue; it felt too good to be cared for again, to have someone genuinely interested in how my day went, not just what I achieved.

I took a small sip from my glass, letting the sweet taste settle gently in my throat. The hum of the restaurant blended with the soft jazz playing in the background, ‘All of me by John Legend’ and for the first time in years, I felt… free. You know, I wouldn't stop thinking about how free I finally got.

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