Hello @justine619,
You handled this prompt beautifully. Lauren is happy, but true happiness eludes her because of a secret. She has done something she regrets. Will Richard forgive her? He doesn't have to, because he trusts her. He puts his faith in her good behavior which he has recognized for years.
You maintain a consistent voice in this story, there is happiness mixed with concern.
Thank you for sharing this story with us. We appreciate that you have engaged with other authors.
Thank you for the comment, this is a huge encouragement for me since this is my first post here.