Felix, meanwhile, sought solace in his younger sister Elise, who had always been his sounding board.
"You're brooding," Elise said as she plopped onto the couch beside him.
Felix sighed. "It's Debbie. She's… processing a lot
right now. And part of that includes her ex."
"Ah, the infamous Pasco," Elise said with a smirk.
"What's the problem? Debbie's clearly into you."
"It's not that simple," Felix said, running a hand
through his hair. "He's still in her head, Elise. And I
don't blame her—he was a big part of her life. But it's hard, knowing I'm competing with someone who's noteven here."
Elise nudged him playfully. "Felix, you're a catch. And from what you've told me, Pasco sounds like a jerk.Debbie's smart enough to see that."
Felix looked at her, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
"You think so?"
"I know so," Elise said confidently. "But you also need to fight for her, Felix. Not in a jealous, possessive way—just show her why you're worth it."