Chloe had been awake since dawn, pacing the wide-open living room like a restless shadow. For the first time in weeks, her chest wasn’t tight with dread. Today was different. Today Zoe was coming to move in. To finally live with her.

The thought alone steadied Chloe in ways champagne and designer gifts never could.

When the soft buzz of the intercom finally announced Zoe’s arrival, Chloe nearly ran to the door. The hallway outside was crowded with luggage, suitcases stacked, boxes ...