Dressed for Heartbreak

Avery

For the next week, I threw myself into work. Every morning, I arrived early, left late, and was buried in work. Anything to avoid thinking about Declan Pierce and the hollow feeling in my chest.

The day of the gala arrived with cruel swiftness. I woke up with a knot of dread in my stomach, knowing I'd have to watch Declan with Vivian all evening, playing the part of the professional employee