At Gina’s
The lively atmosphere of Gina’s bar began to wane as the night wore on, but laughter and shouts echoed off the walls, giving the evening a lingering energy. Anastasia stood at the edge of the dartboard, watching as Claire and Andrew engaged in a lighthearted yet competitive game. Across the room, Isabella and her fiancé John debated with Andrea and her boyfriend Caleb about who would take the next round. Jack and Stephanie cheered them on, clearly enjoying the camaraderie and the playful banter.
Leaning against the wall with arms crossed, Benedict surveyed the group, his expression a mixture of reluctant interest and mild disdain. He admired how easily they all seemed to interact, their years of friendship forming an unspoken bond that felt foreign to him. His gaze drifted to
