Catherine felt the weight of the day as she walked out of the office, mentally exhausted from the tense meeting that had left her questioning everything she was working for. She knew she couldn’t dwell on it for too long, but the frustration and hurt lingered in her mind. The constant criticism from Rachel and Nathan had shaken her confidence, and the feeling of being dismissed was hard to shake off. She needed a place to relax, to clear her mind, and she knew exactly where she needed to go.
The bar where Ashley worked was her sanctuary. Ashley had always been the one person who could listen without judgment, offering comfort and support when Catherine needed it most. It was the perfect escape from the stress of the day. Every time Catherine walked into the bar, it felt like stepping into
