It was Friday evening. I'd just clocked out and was standing outside my office building.
I was about to hail a cab to meet Ryan for our date.
The second I looked up, I spotted Claire walking toward me with Leo in tow.
I had no interest in dealing with her, so I slipped my phone into my pocket and turned to head back inside.
I'd barely taken two steps when a tearful voice called from behind me.
"Nora! Wait for me!"
Claire came running over with Leo beside her and cut me off.
She stared at me, tears immediately streaming down her face, making her look like a helpless victim who'd been cruelly wronged.
Several coworkers heading home noticed the commotion and slowed down, eager to see what was happening.
"Nora, I'm begging you. Please forgive Julian this once, okay?"
She looked up at
