Faith

Finally, the moment arrived to go to the restaurant where Faith would meet Alex's esteemed work colleagues, a mix of excitement and apprehension flowing through her veins. The weight of anticipation enveloped her thoughts as questions buzzed in her mind. Would they accept her? Did they suspect her motives, thinking she was merely using Alex? Faith yearned for their acceptance, hoping they would welcome her as warmly as Alex had.

As they stepped into the restaurant, Faith's ...