CHAPTER 31 Do we hear Wedding Bells?

Lisa's heart sank as she received a call from her brother David. She could sense the excitement in his voice as he shared the news that Mark, their close friend, was planning to propose to Amelia, the love of his life. But instead of feeling overjoyed for them, a wave of jealousy washed over Lisa. As David gushed about how perfect Mark and Amelia were for each other, Lisa couldn't help but compare her own love life to theirs. She had always secretly harboured feelings for Mark, but she never had the courage to confess them. Now, it seemed like her chance had slipped away. Unable to contain her emotions, Lisa forced a smile and congratulated David on the upcoming proposal. Deep down, though, her heart ached. She couldn't shake off the feeling of longing and envy, knowing that Mark had found happiness with someone else. As the days went by, Lisa found herself caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. She wanted to be supportive of Mark and Amelia, but jealousy continued to