Samantha arrived home with a triumphant smile, shutting the door behind her. She tossed her handbag onto the couch and kicked off her heels, reveling in the satisfaction of her earlier victory. Convincing Ethan to meet her for a drink had gone better than she anticipated. With a pleased sigh, she poured herself a glass of wine and leaned against the kitchen counter, savoring the first sip. "Well done, Samantha," she muttered to herself, raising the glass in a mock toast. The moment called for celebration, but Samantha wasn’t content to celebrate alone. Her thoughts drifted to Megan, her old friend she hadn’t spoken to much since marrying Daniel. She had promised to give her some updates on her life the last time they spoke. It was the perfect opportunity to reconnect. Pulling out her

