Celia had gotten used to Dominic not replying to her texts and now preferred it that way, as it meant she didn't have to carefully consider how to respond to him.

She rubbed her temples and realized she was worrying unnecessarily about Dominic's emotions. Things were different between them, and she was no longer at a lower social level than he was. However, she couldn't help but think subconsciously about him as she used to.

Celia realized she had to change this automatic ...