Cherished Innocence

Gia glanced down at Hazel beside her, nodding thoughtfully in approval. It wasn't just Declan—she couldn't help but admire how delicately beautiful the girl was, and with such a sharp mind too. No mischievous boy in the world deserved someone like her.

After a brief pause, Gia asked, "So, how long have you known Chloe? Where did you meet her?"

Her inner gossip instincts kicked in again, and this t