Claire spent the rest of the evening in Adriana's company, their conversation flowing easily, deepening their newfound connection.
The night felt like a much-needed escape from the complexities of her life, and by the time Adriana finally left, Claire was filled with a sense of peace she hadn't felt in a long time.
But as she lay in bed later that night, her thoughts began to drift back to the reality waiting for her at the office—the pressures, the responsibilities, and most of all, the strained relationship with Joshua.
She knew she couldn't avoid it forever.
