Sabrina seemed to grasp Bettie's feelings. What Bettie really resented was the fact that Lance had left without a word, not Lance himself .

Back when Lance was not yet successful, Bettie had already fallen for him. Now, he had returned as a prosperous, charming, sophisticated, and wealthy man. He showed his affection for Bettie, adapted to her needs, and pursued her relentlessly. Bettie belatedly found herself unable to resist him.

Bettie once thought Sabrina was naive in matters of love. Yet now, she realized she was no wiser in love herself.

At 5:30 PM on a Friday, Tyrone got a call from Keilani. He glanced at the caller ID, turned off the phone, and set it back down.

The call ended on its own.