Friends to Lovers

What's wrong?" Emily asked, noticing the change in his demeanor. Ryan hesitated before responding. "It's just an old friend from high school. We're catching up." But Emily's intuitio

going through a tough time. I feel bad for her." Emily's mind started racing. "Rachel?" she repeated, her voice laced with a hint of jealousy. "You never mentioned her before

but it sent a wave of insecurity through Emily. When Ryan arrived at her apartment later that day, Emily confronted him about the photo. "Who is Rachel to you?" she asked, her voice trembling. Ryan's expression turned guilty. "We were...dating in high school. But it didn't work out. She's been struggling since we broke up." Emily's heart sank. "You never told me about her," she said, feeling betrayed. Ryan took a step closer.