“Really?!” Rue asked in shock.

Samantha nodded vigorously. “Yes, and it’s all thanks to Adrian! I wouldn’t have had the courage to meet Mandy if not for him.”

Rue was all smiles at this point. “Your father would always say that there’s always something good to be found in losses, and I’ve always believed that. I’m glad to see you two are in a good place in your relationship now.

“By the way, Ada called. She’s doing really well on campus, her classmates are being nice to her, and she’s being w