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ght away. I had been there before, but tonight everything felt different. Tonight, I was to meet Simeon Blackwood, the guy I had impulsively pr

into a cordial smile. "Good evening, Miss Hastings.

l-length windows, offering me a view of the City skyline. Simeon had stood up when I was approa

mooth voice reassuring. "Gla

said, sinking into the chair o

ive. "I thought this would be a per

. As he walked away, Simeon leaned

what you proposed. Spur-of-the-moment decision, I understan

is assistant, the betrayal, heartbreak-all of these had sudde

hought we had a future together." I stopped, taking a moment to collect my thoughts. "But that day, I saw him with his assistant. They were... kis

. "I'm sorry you had to go through that,"

lse to do," I continued. "I was hurt, angry, and I needed to escape. So I propo

r pain, and I want you to know that I am here for you. If you need time to heal, to process, I will give you that space. But if yo

g clear to him the degree of his betrayal--had crossed my mind. I hadn't known how, thou

s hand in gratitude. "I don't know w

t have to face this alone, Elizabeth. Wh

for a brighter tomorrow. This unplanned shift in my life perhaps was not just random after all, but it was a start to

eaned over and pecked my cheek. "Take care, Elizab

t time in a long while, I was beginning to feel like I was on the path of healing. And wit