Zinnia took a deep breath, steadying her voice. "I've decided," she said, her words firm. "I'm not going to overthink it anymore. I'm tired of being pulled in two directions."
Samuel felt his heart pound in his chest. He wanted to ask what she meant, but the words got stuck in his throat.
Lily, on the phone, echoed his unspoken question. "What does that mean, Zinnia?"
Zinnia sighed, her voice more resolute. "It means I'm going to take things one day at a time. I'm going to focus on the good, the things that make me happy. I'm done trying to figure out every little detail of my feelings. Maybe I still love James, maybe I've fallen for Samuel. But I'm done letting that confusion control my life."
