#Chapter 57: Dinner with Linda

As I parked my car in front of Linda's small, unassuming home, a wave of uncertainty washed over me. Doubts crept into my mind, and I couldn't help but question if I had made the right decision to come here tonight. My feelings for Timothy were becoming more complicated with each passing day, and I worried that spending time with Linda, his “lover”, would only exacerbate my internal struggle. Taking a deep breath, I steeled myself and walked up to the front door. Before I could even knock, the door swung open, revealing Linda's warm smile. "Evie! “Linda!” I forced a smile. “ “It's so lovely to see you. Come on in. I just started dinner!" Her welcoming words eased some of the tension in my chest, and I stepped inside, feeling grateful for her comforting presence. Hopefully, dinner would provide the solace I needed. As I followed her into the cozy kitchen, the scent of a home-cooked meal enveloped me, evoking a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. The table was set with care, an