Shay stood next to Finley, completely unaware that her ice cream was melting all over her hand.
Finley handed her a napkin, "Shay, your ice cream's dripping everywhere."
Snapping back to reality, Shay finally noticed the sticky mess.
She grabbed the napkin while Finley took the cone, wrapping the bottom with another piece of paper.
Shay's hands felt sticky, and it was really annoying her.
"Finley, I'm going to wash my hands."
She headed into the nearby café to use their restroom.
Finley watched Shay's forlorn figure disappear inside, his heart aching for her. He wished he could take away some of her pain.
Then his phone rang, showing Livia's familiar number.
After a brief hesitation, Finley decided not to answer.
Shay had opened up to him, willing to give their relationship a chance, and Finley was determined to cut ties with Livia for good.
The phone rang again.
This time, Finley picked up. Livia's voice came through, "Finley, we need to talk."
Finley furrowed his brow, his resolve to end things with Livia hardening even more. He decided to make a clean break.
Speaking coldly, Finley said to Livia, "What's there to talk about? Livia, I never had feelings for you. Stop calling me. Let's just act like strangers from now on."
Livia was shocked by his harsh words. She had something important to tell him.
"Finley, I..."

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