C68 A step forward

"I have never been so perplexed in my whole life, Clara," Bernice said to her pacing the living room, running a hand through her hair. "He just laid it all out there, and now I do not know what to do."

She leaned into the couch for support, cradling her coffee in the palm of her hand as she gave a sympathetic smile to her friend. "You are overthinking this, Bernice; he likes you