Chapter 127

*MARY’S POV*

I parked the car and stepped out into the crisp afternoon air, feeling a bit lighter after the drive. The café Brianne and I always met at was cozy, with warm lights glowing through the windows and the smell of freshly brewed coffee wafting out every time someone opened the door. I smiled, thinking about how good it would feel to sit down with Brianne and catch up. Maybe I’d be able to unload some of this Josh-related chaos that had been taking up too much space in my brain lately.

But as I opened the café door and stepped inside, my heart skipped a beat.

There, sitting at a table near the window, wasn’t just Brianne. Oh no. It was Brianne, Jordyn, and JOSH?!

I froze for a moment, my hand still on the door handle. What was he doing here?

Brianne spotted me first and waved, giving me her usual warm smile. She looked relieved to see me, like she really needed the company. Jordyn nodded in my direction, and then there was Josh. He leaned back in his chair, casually sipping o