I HEARD HIM SAY " DADDY"
SAM
After drinks that evening, I finally told Veronica everything. She sat there, wide-eyed, still trying to comprehend the sheer audacity of what Elena and I had managed to pull off.
The truth was, we had moved fast, too fast for anyone outside our circle to even notice. But time had not been on our side, and letting it slip by wasn’t an option.
“I cannot believe you both handled this,” she whispered, her voice a mix of disbelief and awe.
“Honestly… it’s remarkable. Such a pity, though… no one will be making Vanessa’s dress anymore.” Her words trembled slightly, as if the thought itself pained her.