Aria's POV

"We got married last week.” The words left my lips.

The elderly couple sitting across from me exchanged a knowing glance before the woman smiled warmly. "Ah, newlyweds. The first few months are always the hardest."

I offered a small, uncertain smile as I stirred my juice with the straw. The three of us sat under a shaded pavilion, the sun casting a golden glow over the poolside.

At first, their presence had made me uncomfortable. I wasn’t sure why I even sat with ...