Annabel’s POV Amelia kept talking while I sat down, pretending to be engrossed in whatever she was saying. But deep inside, all I could think of was Daniel, the way his eyes melted into mine, as if I was the only thing that kept his vision clear. Every moment with him made me feel what it truly means to be loved the right way, yet a part of me still feared he might leave once I finally told him the truth. “Ann… Annie.” Amelia shoved me repeatedly. I snapped back immediately. “Sorry… I must have been lost in my thoughts.” She narrowed her eyes, tilting her head. “There is something different about you today.” “What?” I asked, running my fingers across my face. She caught my wrist, studying me before a mischievous glint danced in her eyes. “You look extremely happy, unlike yesterday.”

