Chapter 41

Try as she might, Sofia couldn't ignore the sting of jealousy hearing him speak so highly of this other woman. She attempted to tamp it down as Diego kept talking.

"We've only been on a couple friend-dates so far, but it's been really nice getting to know her without any kind of pressure or expectations," he admitted. "Honestly, Sofia, I think meeting Ava might have been one of the luckier things to come out of our whole...situation."

He gave her a meaningful look then, seeming to realize how his words might affect her. Sofia shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

"I'm...I'm glad you've found someone you connect with like that," she said, aiming for a supportive tone and missing the mark slightly. "Really, Diego, I am. You deserve to be happy."

Diego held her gaze for a long moment before replying. "You know, for two people who just vowed to be completely open and honest, we're doing