Unexpected Collisions

However, Elise wasn't part of their immediate circle, so she politely declined.

Besides, if Declan showed up later, the atmosphere would likely become even more strained.

As if on cue, the moment she declined, Declan's car pulled up—talk about timing.

Declan was unwilling to formally end their engagement, and Elise's family wasn't fully pushing for it either. The real issue was simply that the two