Chapter 41 Burning Flower Shop

• After putting Kelly to bed, I walked into the living room, where Brenda was sitting on the couch, clearly waiting for me. Her eyes lit up with curiosity, eager to hear what had happened after the media stopped recording the chaos at the dinner.
• “Tell me you guys settled things,” Brenda said excitedly, practically bouncing in her seat. “I love that Ivan stood up for you. That’s what real love is.”
• I smiled faintly and collapsed onto the couch opposite her, the weight of the evening pressing down on me. “I’m scared, Brenda,” I admitted, my voice barely more than a whisper.