As they settled into the van, Lucretia leaned her head against the window, trying to hide her frustration. Watching Philip chat with Daisy stirred feelings she couldn’t quite put into words. He had always been her closest friend, and she wasn’t used to feeling so overlooked. Mimie, sitting next to her, gently nudged her shoulder.

“Hey, don’t let Daisy ruin the day for you,” Mimie whispered with a soft smile. “Remember, we planned this for fun. Just focus on enjoying ...