Synopsis

A shadow fell across the gathering, a discord born of unspoken words. The news of Chloe’s engagement had been shared, not with Nicolette, but with Leo, leaving a chasm of hurt and exclusion. The weight of this secret settled upon Nicolette, a bitter realization that she had been deliberately kept from the heart of the matter. A storm of emotion erupted. Nicolette, feeling betrayed and disregarded, turned away abruptly, leaving the others to grapple with the consequences of their actions.