CHAPTER ONE

At the annual staff party, tensions simmer beneath the surface as Janice and Charlotte find themselves drawn together once again, caught in a whirlwind of longing and restraint. What was once just stolen glances and fleeting touches has become something neither of them can ignore. But when their secret is uncovered, emotions run high, and harsh words threaten to shatter everything. As Charlotte is forced to confront her choices and Janice grapples with emotions she's kept buried, one moment changes everything leaving them both to question what comes next.