The distraction worked.
Lila blinked,then let out an excited shriek.
“Finally!”
Emily flinched as Lila all but launched herself across the couch,grabbing Emily’s hands and shaking them with unfiltered glee.“Oh my God,Em,do you know how long I’ve been waiting for this?”
Emily chuckled despite herself.“Gee,thanks.Love the support.”
Lila waved a dismissive hand.“Oh,please.Mike was the worst.Self-absorbed,arrogant,and honestly?A total red flag parade.”
Emily raised an eyebrow.“You didn’t say any of this before.”
Lila huffed.“Because you were still with him!But believe me,I’ve been silently praying for this day.”She grinned,wiggling her eyebrows.“So tell me,what was the final straw?Did he finally propose to himself in a mirror?”
Emily burst out laughing.“Close enough.”
Lila sighed drea
