Chapter 47

• Seeing them together was a new experience for Nathalie, but she couldn't help but feel it was a positive one. She hoped Shon truly cared for Shina. If things went south, Nathalie feared her friend might retreat into her shell for years, mirroring past experiences.
• A vaguely familiar guy from their college days appeared with shots, and Nathalie tossed one back, wincing as it burned her throat. Shon laughed, effortlessly taking his shot. The guy had a reputation for outdrinking everyone.
• The music surged as someone cranked up the stereo, prompting cheers and frenetic dancing. Although Nathalie wasn't quite drunk enough to lose herself completely in the music, she swayed along, observing the energetic crowd. Shina and Shon shared a brief, sweet kiss, likely holding back with Nathalie present. Honestly, it didn't bother her. While she had shared recent intimate moments with Shon, she no longer felt any romantic pull towards him. He was a good friend, and that was how she wanted it to stay.