Chapter 13

OLIVIA Watching Jessie interact with Tamara, their laughter echoing through the house, their easy camaraderie a familiar backdrop to our lives, stirred a complex mix of emotions within me. It was a poignant reminder of their history, their deep-rooted friendship that predated our entanglement. Before Cal and I, before the stolen moments and shared intimacies, there was just Jessie and Tamara, two best friends navigating life together.