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“Jane peered curiously at the mark on the letter. “No, ’tis from Leeds. How strange! What could they have been doing in Leeds?” “Perhaps Darcy had business there, and your sister attended him,” Bingley suggested. “What does it say?” Jane broke the sealing wax, opening the letter. She was immediately disappointed to see no more than a line or two written inside and read them with haste. Then she uttered a small gasp and raised her hand to her mouth. “Charles? What can this mean?” Bingley took the letter from her hand, reading the words aloud. Dearest sister, Please be assured that I am well. I love you, and I wish you every happiness. Do not fear for me when you learn the unhappy news—I am sure all will be well. Yours &c, Lizzy”
― Amy D'Orazio, A Wilful Misunderstanding: A Pride and Prejudice Second Chance Romance Variation

“Jin nods and she reaches for Mei’s hand. “You’re going to be the best mother.” “Takes one to know one,” Mei says back.”
― K. Webster, His Wife's Daughter

“His perfectly constructed life was falling apart. His professional reputation was in jeopardy. His publisher wanted him to commercialize his failure. His clients were questioning his expertise. His protégé had lost her admiration for him.”
― Elina Avada, The Breaking Point Of Love: A Second Chance Romance

“I didn’t mean for it to happen.” Her tone was low and edged with something that made my stomach twist, but I recognized that voice—Sophie. “But I can’t keep pretending I don’t feel this way about you.” For a heartbeat, I told myself I’d misheard. That my mind was filling in gaps out of fear because Ethan and I were so out of sync with each other. This couldn’t be what it sounded like. But then Ethan spoke. “I’m glad you told me.” My vision blurred, the edges of the room dimming. I stood there, frozen, listening to the echo of my own heartbeat thundering in my ears. I didn’t hear what came next. Didn’t even want to. Because nothing he could say after that would matter. No explanation would soften the blow. The damage was already done, especially since I was already aware of how Sophie fit into his world more easily than I did. She’d been born into it and looked the part with her straight blond hair and stick-thin figure. My complete opposite. I stepped back slowly, careful not to make a sound.”
― Wren Shaw, Nuptials & Neglect