Penelope pov

Elena sits down gracefully. "I heard the good news. Congratulations on your engagement."

"Thank you," I say, showing her the ring. The light catches the diamonds. "It all happened last night."

"It's lovely," Elena observes, her fingers brushing mine as she looks at the ring, she studies my face. "You look happy."

"I am happy," I confirm, feeling warm. "Really, genuinely happy."

"You deserve it," Elena says firmly. "After everything you've been through. The rejection, the ...