Chapter 38

Eliana’s POV

I was busy teaching our bakers some techniques for baking French pastries when I received a message from someone. It was Josh. I was shocked because we never talked online. This was the first time he messaged me, and I wondered what he was up to.

He sent me pictures. Who is this? Is this Justin at a bar? I think so. But who’s with him? My heart started beating so fast. Is it Lana? Why is he with her? My knees felt weak all of a sudden.

My hands trembled as I stared at the pictures Josh had sent me. It was indeed Justin at a bar, and the woman with him was unmistakably Lana. A wave of anxiety washed over me, and I struggled to catch my breath.

Thoughts raced through my mind. Why was Justin with Lana? What happened last night? Had he really moved on from her? I felt a mixture of emotions—anger, confusion, and insecurity.

I quickly typed a reply to Josh. “Where and when were these pictures taken?” I needed more information to understand