"What are you thinking? I’m sure Meredith likes you," I said with certainty.

Meredith’s gaze toward Nora was full of affection, but she remained doubtful and unconfident.

I couldn’t blame her. She had admired Meredith for years without confessing her feelings because she thought he was too exceptional, too out of reach.

Her hesitation showed her insecurities. Perhaps only a direct response from Meredith could heal that. As an outsider, no matter how much I tried to ...