HER EX-HUSBAND’S OBSESSION
“That’s what best friends are for. Sit. Eat. We can talk about the hearing after you’ve had something in your stomach.”
They sat down together, and for a few minutes, it almost felt normal. Sonia chatted lightly about old memories, making Lila laugh despite everything.
The food was delicious, the wine was smooth, and Sonia’s presence was comforting.
But as Lila twirled pasta on her fork, her phone started ringing. The screen lit up with Sophia’s name still saved with a red heart emoji.
Lila froze, her appetite vanishing instantly. Sonia noticed the change in her expression and leaned forward. “Who is it?”