Abby
“I support you. I support you all the way, Abby.”
Leah’s unexpected support leaves me feeling both shocked and relieved. Her willingness to stand by my side and accept this unconventional arrangement fills me with gratitude, especially after the tension that hung heavily in the room moments ago.
Tears begin to well up in my eyes, causing the forms in front of me to blur slightly. But I don’t bother blinking them away.
Chloe, however, remains silent despite Leah’s vocal support. Her face is a deep shade of red, and she’s staring down at her lap, clearly struggling to grapple with the information we’ve just shared with her.
“Well?” Leah asks, turning to Chloe. “What do you think, Chlo?”
But Chloe doesn’t answer right away. She’s still silently fuming, her eyes darting back and fo
