Iris was relieved that Morgan’s birthday party had ended without drama. She had seen Jude and Hunter chat for a while before leaving, and she hoped the men had moved past their animosity.
After her friends had hinted about Jude’s feelings, Iris decided not to let it get into her head. Jude had always respected their boundaries and treated her as a friend. She didn’t want to believe in rumors. Regardless of the truth, she had no plans to pursue the matter, since she was already falling for Hunter—hard and fast.
Though they could never return to being as close as they once were, she hoped the three of them could maintain a peaceful and harmonious relationship. Of course, if Jude could give them his blessing, she would be delighted.
In the blink of an eye, it was already the final Wednes
