#Chapter 251: Midnight Comforts

The suggestion of a triple date caught me completely off guard. I sat on the couch, still reeling from the day's emotional rollercoaster, and Aria's proposal seemed overwhelming. "A triple date? That sounds… a bit much," I stammered, trying to wrap my head around the idea. Aria beamed with enthusiasm. "Oh, come on, Evie, think about it! A fun night out with you and Timothy, me and Jake, and Lucas with his new boyfriend. It'll be a blast!" I hesitated, a hint of concern tugging at me. "Sure, but let's not pick some weird place and scare Timothy off." Aria laughed, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Don't worry, I'll think of something perfect." As the night settled in, I found myself lost in thought. The idea of a triple date seemed both daunting and strangely appealing. A part of me yearned for normalcy, for lighthearted moments to overshadow the heaviness that had lingered after Bruce’s torture. Just as I started to relax, there was a soft knock on my door. "Come in," I called out