"I loved the dress you brought from Elarion," Katelyn said, her eyes lighting up with a spark of excitement. "I'm going to wear it when I go out next time."
"You should save it for a date with Karmen," Amelie teased with a warm smile.
But as soon as the words left her mouth, she noticed Katelyn's smile falter. The brightness in her eyes dimmed, and her smile vanished. Amelie's brows furrowed with concern. "What happened?" she asked gently.
Katelyn hesitated for a moment before finally admitting, "Amelie... Karmen rejected me."
"What?" Amelie's eyes widened in disbelief, as if she'd misheard. "Why?"
