Having Raven out of town made it easier for Azzmi to go wherever she wanted without feeling awkward. She didn’t have to worry about running into him.

She had already gone to the hospital to deliver the toys to the children, doing it earlier than she had promised. It warmed her heart to see how happy they were to receive the exact toys they wanted.

Now, it was afternoon, and she was on her way to the women’s conference. Liz had been texting her, asking when she would arrive. It almost seemed ...