Carmela POV's
Carmela tried to shake away the thoughts swirling in her mind.
Yes, way better. I should just go with the flow and grab this opportunity. I'll just pretend that you are mine, even just for this moment.
The words echoed in her heart, filling her with a bittersweet warmth. She knew it wasn’t real—this moment, this closeness, the way
Jay was walking beside her as if they belonged in the same world. It wasn’t real, but for now, she would allow herself to believe it was.
Lost in her thoughts, she didn’t notice Jay moving closer—until she felt a sudden warmth wrap around her fingers.
She gasped.
Her head snapped to the side, her eyes widening in shock.
Jay was holding her hand.
His grip was firm yet gentle, his palm warm against hers, as if he had done this a hundred tim
