The door to the ladies’ room swung shut, muting the cheerful noise of the party into a distant hum. Alone, Chloe leaned against the cool marble sink, staring at her reflection. The girl in the mirror wore a perfect, polite smile, but her eyes were full of a sadness she could no longer hide.She reached into her small clutch purse, her fingers finding the folded piece of paper she always carried. She unfolded it carefully, smoothing its creases on the counter. It was a printed photograph, a little blurry, taken quickly with her phone. It showed a wall in Liam’s private studio, a place she was never meant to see. And on that wall was a huge, beautiful, and heartbreaking collage of Evelyn’s smiling face.
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