#Chapter 43: Rumors and Anger

Ella POV "The fact that you aren’t playing his game only helps you," Elizabeth assured me. “I’m glad you think so, but I find it hard to believe,” I said. Elizabeth took a sip of her drink. The waiter had cleared our plates when we finished our food. Now, we were just sharing a few drinks as we talked. I was surprised by how invested Elizabeth seemed in my wellbeing. I hadn’t expected to make a new friend so quickly, and I was relieved to have someone to talk to. Everything with David was so much more difficult than I thought it would be. "I don’t know if you use social media, but I do, and many people have made their support for you clear. David is only making a fool of himself by continuing on this way." "That’s sad," I said softly. "I wish he would just move on." "Oh, I hope this isn’t upsetting you," Elizabeth said sympathetically. “We can change the subject if you want.” "It’s just... I really do wish he would find something