Sidelined with a Smile

"Are you not coming to the dinner with us? Fiona booked the best hotel, and after the meal, there's a hot spring, a bar, a spa—plenty of activities to enjoy," I said, smiling as I walked up to Nadine.

Nadine hesitated, clearly unsure whether she could say whatever was on her mind in front of everyone.

I pretended not to notice, keeping my smile light and casual.

Unable to hold back any longer, Nad