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    “Why’s that?” Hadley blinked, caught off guard. “Is something wrong with where you’re staying? Is staying here notfortable for you?”


    “No, it’s not that.” Elissa wrestled with her thoughts, hesitating before exining. “It’s about my neighbor… Dn.”


    As Hadley suspected, Ernest’s presence was the culprit.


    “Go on,” Hadley said, nodding slowly. “What about Dn?”


    Elissa faltered, her wordsing in fits and starts. “I think he might… have some feelings for me.”


    Hadley froze, but then let out a softugh. “Did he say something? Admit he’s into you?”


    “No way!” Elissa swatted Hadley’s arm, flustered. “Keep it down!”


    “Sorry.” Hadley bit back a grin, lowering her tone. “So, what has he done?”


    “He… well…” Elissa’s cheeks zed red. “I think he might have kissed me.”


    “Might have?” Hadley chuckled quietly. “Did you two kiss or not?”


    “I’m not sure.” Elissa pressed her fingers to her temples. “It was my birthdayst night, and—”


    “Hold on.” Hadley cut in, surprised. “Your birthday was yesterday, and you didn’t tell me? I missed celebrating with you, no gift, nothing…”


    “It’s okay!” Elissa brushed it off with a wave. “I forgot about it myself until Laney mentioned itter. But that’s not important—what matters is…”


    “Dn was with you?” Hadley guessed.


    “How did you know?” Elissa’s eyes widened.


    “Lucky hunch.” Hadley smirked. “You’re bringing him up, so… what happened after that?”


    “Afterward…” Elissa frowned, chewing her lip. “I had too much to drink, and then I’m not sure if it was a dream or real, but… someone kissed me. I think it was him.”


    Hadley paused, stunned that someone as straightced as Ernest would make such a bold move on Elissa while she was tipsy. Appearances could be deceiving.


    “What’s your next step?” Hadley asked after a moment. “I’ve met Dn —he’s good-looking, seems like a solid guy. Are you thinking about giving him a chance?”


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    Elissa’s face paled, startled. “No way, that’s not happening!”


    “Why not?”


    “Isn’t it obvious?” Elissa blinked rapidly. “I’m married!”


    “Ugh.” Hadley scoffed. “Don’t tell me you’re not nning to divorce.”


    “Divorce?” Elissa echoed, her voice tinged with uncertainty.


    “Exactly,” Hadley pressed. “You and Robin are done. You’re still young —don’t you want to find someone new down the line?”


    Elissa faltered, at a loss. “Even if I did, it’s not the right time, and I barely know Dn.”


    “Then take the time to get to know him,” Hadley encouraged, ying matchmaker. “Who knows? You might hit it off.”


    Elissa’s brow furrowed, and she fell silent for a long moment before shaking her head. “No, I can’t. With my history, even if I were single, I couldn’t pull someone else into my mess. No way.” She sped Hadley’s hand, her tone pleading. “Please, just ask Mr. Flynn to get me a new ce, okay?”


    “Alright.”


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