Divorced at Midnight, Desired by Dawn
Chloe shared the story of her father, the small logistics firm he'd built, the way Arthur had stolen it from him.
It was painful. It was raw. It was the first time any of them had been honest with each other.
When the meal was over, they walked out into the night together.
Chloe stood between them, the cool air brushing against her cheeks. She looked at Marcus, then at Vanessa. Two people she'd once considered enemies. Two people who had become something else entirely.
"Same time tomorrow?" Marcus asked.
Chloe nodded. "Same time tomorrow."
Vanessa smiled. "I'll bring the wine."
They parted ways, disappearing into the night.
And for the first time in months, Chloe felt something she'd almost