[Nivera’s POV]
I looked up to see who was at the door, and a smile appeared on my lips as Celeste, Lucien’s friend walked in with a small gift bag in her hands.
“Hey, how are you doing?” she asked with a broad smile.
I stood up and offered a seat on the couch next to the bedroom closet. “I am okay. It’s good to see you again,” I said.
“Same here. Lucien thought you would be glad to be around another woman,” she said.
“He’s not wrong,” I said, smiling shyly.
She slightly raised her brows in a suspicious manner. “Is it me or have you taken a liking to him already?” she inquired.
I chuckled and sat beside her. “Who wouldn’t? He’s a really nice man, and he’s always so thoughtful,” I said.
“Yes. I got you this by the way,” she said, giving me the gift bag.
I opened it gently and was su
