Kate paced around her living room anxiously, her phone clutched tightly in her hand.

Her heart pounded in her chest, and her palms were sweaty. She had to find a way out of this mess, and fast.

When the doorbell rang, she rushed to open it, revealing Rolly, her best friend.

Rolly stepped inside, closing the door behind her.

“Kate, what’s going on? You sounded really stressed on the phone.” She tossed her handbag onto the couch and crossed her arms.

“Is it about Ryan ...