The next morning, Rose walked quietly toward Bella’s wing, the soft click of her shoes echoing faintly in the hall.She hadn’t seen Bella since they left for Las Vegas. When she reached Bella’s door, she knocked lightly.A familiar voice answered almost instantly, bright and warm. “Come in!”Rose smiled before even turning the knob. Bella sat by the window, her walking cane resting against the arm of her chair, a book open on her lap. When she looked up and saw Rose, her face lit up in surprise.“Rose!” she exclaimed, pushing herself up carefully and limping forward. “You’re back!”Rose barely had time to speak before Bella threw her arms around her. Rose laughed, hugging her tightly. “I missed you too,” she said.“Two weeks without my favorite gossip partner?” Bella teased, stepping back and studying her face. “No wonder you’re glowing like you swallowed sunlight.”Rose chuckled, shaking her head. “Don’t start.”“Oh, please,” Bella grinned. “You think I don’t see it? You look—differe
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