Aside from family and friends, Caroline Custard—one of Bridgeport's most prominent journalist/writer—also attended Polly's book launch.
After the guests left, Polly thanked Caroline for coming, but was met with unexpected hostility. Caroline dismissed her as a fluke and claimed she would never match her writing talent. Shocked, Polly explained that she wasn't competing with anyone and simply wanted to share her story.
Before the tension could escalate, Stella returned with baby Trevor, giving Caroline an excuse to leave.
Rafael later apologized for missing the confrontation while changing Trevor's diaper, but Polly assured him she was fine. Refusing to let Caroline ruin her day, Polly chose to focus on what mattered most: the success of her book launch and the support of her family and friends.