Chapter 10

The flight was boarding, flight attendants greeting each passenger with sweet voices.

I’d blocked Alex on every platform, locking our past in that small apartment.

Maybe he’d discovered it by now, or maybe he was busy with guests, only remembering to deal with outside matters after the ceremony.

Without incident, the plane took off as scheduled.

As the wings disappeared into the clouds, the engine’s roar drowned out everything else.

judgmental gazes–all lifted high, then gently set

takeoff, Victoria called, filled with righteous anger.

deceived you! Even if you won’t fight back, why turn

Mr. Whoever – I’d

even the smallest settlement would set your family up for three generations. It’s money! Forget

thought she hated me. I’d expected her to gloat upon learning I’d been

My voice was soft but firm. “Despite everything that happened, I don’t want to deny those five years. They were years I gave my whole heart to. I don’t want them to end in

better than anyone–sometimes the issue isn’t about not wanting to

this, yet no one

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