May 14, 2022
He hesitated a second, then asked, “You ever feel like life leads you where you’re supposed to be, even if you don’t know why?”
Grace looked at the floor a moment, catching her breath. When she looked back up, he was still staring. “Not really. I guess, I’ve worked too hard to get where I am, it’s felt like a grind every step of the way. Either way, I’m glad we landed next door to each other.”
He chuckled. Things I never thought I’d hear you say.”
“Trust me,” she said, opening the door, “I’m every bit as surprised as you are.”
- How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan
