My father looked thoughtful. "That's a mature decision. Many people wouldn't be able to maintain a professional relationship after ending a romantic one."
"Luke and I... we still respect each other enormously," I said. "We both want Moonlight Press to succeed. And in many ways, working together has shown us that we make better partners in business than in life."
Jane spoke up then. "I think it's admirable, what you and Luke are doing. Putting the business first, being honest about your feelings. It can't have been an easy decision."
I shook my head. "No, it wasn't. But it was the right one. For both of us."
My mother reached out to take my hand again. "Bella, darling. I want you to know how proud I am of you. It takes great strength to be true to yourself, especially when it means disa
