Chapter 53

• In a quaint New York café, Valerie and Maya reunited after six long years apart. The air was charged with a mix of nostalgia, excitement, and the unspoken weight of time that had passed. Maya, now adorned with an engagement ring, couldn't wait to share the news of her upcoming marriage.
• Valerie couldn't resist the opportunity to playfully tease Maya about her unexpected engagement to Mason.
• With a sly grin, Valerie leaned in and whispered, "So, Maya, the guy you once wanted to spice up with extra ingredients is now the love of your life? Fate does have a sense of humor."