Cristelle went to the company the next day after sending the babies to school. She promised to go on a date with Linford when he finished his work.

However, the first person she saw was Fritzi. Fritzi looked defeated. Cristelle thought she probably needed some comfort. So she went forward and hugged her, “Are you okay? You look tired.”

Fritzi rested her head on Cristelle’s shoulder, her voice hoarse, “Didn’t get much sleep last night.”

“Oh, no!” Cristelle put a hand on ...