"Vin is a cool guy, and I think he's serious about you and your son, Annabelle," Clary began again, her voice gentle but insistent. "He just wants to be in your life. Why don't you give him a chance?"
Annabelle sighed, she had known Clary for years, long enough to recognize when she was being pushed for her own good.
"Look, girl, you're still very young, and you need to give yourself a chance to love again and be loved."
"Vin is a good man but..." Annabelle's voice trailed off as she struggled to articulate the knot of concerns and emotions tangled in her heart.
"But what? Don't tell me you're still hoping to reunite with your baby daddy who doesn't remember anything." Clary's words came out in a rush, her frustration palpable. The room fell silent for a moment, the unspoken truth hanging heavy in the air. Clary realized too late that she had overstepped, the regret immediately visible on her face.
