The morning air was crisp as Riley stepped out of her apartment, mentally listing the things she needed to buy for the house. It was her first free day in a while, and with Ali busy at work, she figured it was the perfect time to run errands.
She adjusted her bag strap and locked the door behind her, already picturing what she needed to grab at the store—some fresh vegetables, cleaning supplies, and maybe a few snacks Ali liked.
But as she turned, she froze.
A woman was standing just a few steps in front of her, hands tucked neatly into the pockets of a stylish beige coat. Her sleek brown hair fell in perfect waves over her shoulders, and her sharp gaze locked onto Riley the moment she looked up.
Something about her seemed… familiar.
Riley frowned slightly, trying to recall if she had
