We’re just normal friends.”
Lydia shot back teasingly, “Does a normal friend let you rent a fabulous place in Autumngami Cove for so cheap?”
As she lay back on her couch, Hannah’s dark tresses fell freely. She grinned.
“Quit it or no spicy dish for you tomorrow.”
“You’re cooking? Really?” Lydia perked up immediately.
“It’s been ages since I’ve had your cooking! How did I survive?”
“You were invited for dinner before, but you never showed up.”
“Right, because I wanted to avoid anyone related to the Edwards family.” After a pause, Lydia apologized in regret.
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“Sorry to bring up that bastard. Are you doing okay?”
“Yeah,” Hannah sighed, thinking of Declan with exasperation.
“I’m about to sue him for dragging his feet on the divorce.”
“Sue him, for goodness’ sake! You’ve been too soft, and they’ve taken you for granted! Declan is incredibly annoying! Even though his sweetheart is back, he won’t release you. It’s just disgusting!”
Hearing Lydia’s furious voice over the phone, Hannah felt a touch of relief.
“From here on out, he’ll be dealing with my attorney. I don’t want to lay eyes on him ever again.”
The following morning, Lydia arrived at Hannah’s apartment with a bottle of fine wine.
Standing before the towering window, Lydia exclaimed, “Wow, the view from here is unparalleled!”
Just then, the doorbell chimed.
Busy in the kitchen, Hannah heard it and called out, “Lydia, could you get the door for me?”
“on my way!”
Lydia hurried to answer the door, locking eyes with Brayden in an awkward standoff.
Recognizing Lydia as Hannah’s friend, Brayden broke the ice.
“Hi, I’m a friend of Miss Moore’s.”
When Hannah finally set the table, she was mildly surprised.
Apart from Brayden, two other individuals occupied her couch.