"Would I even be calling you about it if it was something that could be fixed?"

"Since she's your friend, you should talk to her when you get the chance! Not having kids isn't necessarily a bad thing, she needs to see the brighter side of things." Calvin couldn't quite put his finger on how he was feeling at the moment, so he just responded nonchalantly.

"Yeah, okay, got it."

After hanging up with his mother, he initially thought about texting Felicity to check in on her situation.

But once he had WhatsApp opened, Calvin hesitated.

It felt too intrusive to ask about such a personal issue. If she hadn't brought it up herself, it likely meant she didn't want people poking around.

Why should he be the one to prod a sensitive topic?

What Calvin didn't expect was for Felicity to actually call him the next day around lunchtime!

Seeing her number pop up on his screen, he almost thought he was hallucinating.

She wasn't usually the type to reach out first, regardless of who it was.

"Calvin, are you free?"

asking, I

you're available, I get off in half an hour. Wanna grab lunch?" Felicity's voice had an edge of

of his mother's words, figuring she

a second thought, he replied, "Sure! Just send me

rush, I still need a bit

fine! I'll get there early and wait

"...Alright then."

aside his work

...

up her reports and managed to get some time off

she had chosen

authentic Italian cuisine in this part of town was a challenge, and this

the bistro, she spotted Calvin's car right

He really was...

Eager.

walked in, Calvin greeted her with a smile and a wave from where he

"Over here!"

and pulled out a chair

you in the mood for? My treat!" Calvin immediately offered her the

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