I took my girlfriend to a fancy dinner for our anniversary.

and did not understand soon enough why.”

Ava’s eyes filled.

“Thank you.”

Eleanor slid an envelope across the table.

Inside was a handwritten letter and a refund receipt.

A full refund, plus reimbursement for Ava’s dress.

Ava shook her head. “You don’t have to pay for the dress.”

“Yes, I do,” Eleanor said. “Because dignity sometimes has invoices. Pretending continue reading …