Chapter 62

The moment hung in the air, David’s face inches from mine, and his attempt to kiss me met with resistance. I pushed him away gently but firmly, my voice cutting through the tension in the park.

“What are you trying to do, David?” I raised my voice, the discomfort evident in my tone.

David, stepping back, seemed taken aback by my reaction. “Laura, I thought… I mean, I felt a connection between us. I thought you felt it, too.”

I sighed, my patience wearing thin. “David, we can’t do this. I’m married to Vince, and you’re married to my close friend, Joy. This isn’t right.”

David’s expression shifted from surprise to a hint of frustration. “Laura, you and Vince have been apart for a while now. Things change. Maybe it’s time to reconsider.”

I shook my head, firm in my stance. “No, David. Vince and I are committed to making it work. Besides, you’re married to Joy. We can’t jeopardize our relationships like this.”

He ran a hand through his hair, a sign of