By nature, Ada is a secretive woman. She doesn’t linger in one place too long, doesn’t like to form unnecessary attachments. It leads to a life of short-term arrangements, pretty things who don’t ask her too many questions. But as she’s slowed down with work and wanted to reap the benefits of the wealth she’s acquired, she got the urge to try something serious for once.

She met a woman closer to her age, went on actual dates, agreed to meet her child from a previous marriage. The three of them met up for dinner at an upscale restaurant, and she expected it to be a breeze. What she didn’t expect was for the daughter of her new partner to be one of her former flings. She smiles easily, extending a hand for a shake, an expert at keeping appearances. “I’m Ada. It’s so nice to finally meet you.”