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!"

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

it up, Felicity would never have thought to mention

a loss for words, Miles knew

turned on his heel and left

...

bridal suite turned into a full-on

celebrating a grand occasion and aimed for perfection in

a glass, engaging in a conversation about the future of his logistics company with his soon-to-be son-in-law, Craig. As it

lovers finally unite.

the evening went on, she found herself indulging in a few extra glasses of

the time dinner concluded, only Miles and Aurora were clearly not

drive Mr.

Karen

take Felicity," Asuggested, hoping to

some alone time.

belongs to en.kikiston

refusing, "You take her. I'll drive Mr.

drank a lot tonight. Might need a lift, and well... I'm pregnant,

had dozed off on the

"Got it."

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