Chapter 25

Olivia grinned as she poured some red wine. "Cheers to breaking out of that marriage cage and starting fresh!" Elsie clinked her glass with hers and asked, "You’re really not spending today with Daniel?" "You’ve been so busy with work, you didn’t even get to be with him on Valentine’s. Go hang out with Daniel this afternoon." But Olivia firmly shook her head. "Nope. I said I’d be with you, so I’m staying." Just then, her phone buzzed. Elsie took one look at her pretending-to-be-coy face and instantly knew it had to be Daniel. She was just about to kick her out after dinner when she heard Olivia say into the phone, "Sure, I’ll bring Elsie along." Elsie raised an eyebrow. "I didn’t agree to third-wheel your date. I’m not playing the awkward extra here." Olivia set down her fork. "Daniel’s friend is hosting. It’s a group hiking and hot spring thing. BBQ up there sounds way better than your sad excuse for a meal." Elsie looked at her like she’d lost it. "Seriously? Hiking in this freezing