believing their friendship was unshakable. But now she saw how fragile it really was, how easily doubt and pain could pull them apart.
“Claire, I would never have done anything to betray you.”
Claire sniffled, her fingers twisting the fabric of her dress.
“I ruined everything. The wedding, my friendships, my reputation. Everyone’s angry with me after I blew up about the hotel expenses. And now… now Daniel’s gone too.”
Olivia hesitated, then stepped closer, crouching beside Claire. The dress rustled between them, a reminder of everything that had gone wrong.
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“People make mistakes. But that doesn’t mean they stop caring. I don’t hate you, Claire.”
Claire met her eyes, searching for any trace of resentment, but all she found was understanding.
“Why?”
“Because that’s what friends do,” Olivia said simply. “No matter what, I’ll always be here for you.”
Tears welled in Claire’s
