But there it was, the awkward encounter. One simply had to navigate through the social niceties.

Felicity lifted a hand in an uneasy greeting. "Hey..."

But Miles, acting as if she was invisible, strode past her toward the cozy Bay Residence.

Felicity rolled her eyes and shrugged off the slight. She was about to check in with her mom to see if she needed any help. Suddenly, Miles stopped dead in his tracks, nearly causing Felicity to crash into his back.

"Felicity." "Yeah?"

Miles turned around, his gaze fixing on her with an intensity that seemed to hold back a storm of emotions.

"Am I a disappointment for not having a girlfriend?"

Felicity was genuinely baffled. Where did that come from?

"I never said that."

"What girlfriends I have, whether or not I marry or have kids, it's none of your business!"

Felicity nodded, slightly dazed, "Ah... right."

"You!"

the picture of sincerity, "Did you overhear me talking with Abigail? I swear, it was just girl talk. I'm

brought it up, Felicity would never have

frustrated but at a loss for words, Miles knew all too well her carefree

turned on his heel

...

as setting up a bridal suite turned into a full-on decoration

family was finally celebrating a grand occasion and aimed for perfection in

touched a drop of alcohol in ages, found himself raising a glass, engaging in a conversation about the future of his logistics company with his soon-to-be son-in-law, Craig. As

overjoyed, seeing two lovers finally unite. She wholeheartedly wished Abigail and Craig

she found herself indulging in a few extra

only Miles and Aurora were clearly not under the

drive Mr.

Karen

You take Felicity," Asuggested, hoping

some alone time.

belongs to en.kikiston

take her. I'll drive Mr.

tonight. Might need a lift, and

Felicity, who had dozed off

"Got it."

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