Chapter 9 Raymond stood a few steps away from me, trying to jog my memory by showing the small clock tattoo on his wrist. He got that scar years ago when he blocked my stepfather’s attack. His wrist got slashed by broken glass. To keep me from worrying about the scar, he covered it with … Read more
Chapter 8 Raymond sat on the hospital bed, pale and quiet, listening to every word I said. His mind went back to years ago when he saw his mother cheating. That moment hit him hard. He asked his mother in disbelief, “Why did you do that? Isn’t Dad good enough for you?” His father was … Read more
Chapter 7 I looked at Raymond’s face. It looked like he was about to cry. Honestly, I didn’t understand why he was the one crying. When I first found out he cheated, I tried to convince myself that maybe it was just a one–time slip. Maybe I’d done something wrong that pushed. him away. I … Read more
Chapter 5 Most of the guests just stuck around for the drama. Some even pulled out their phones and started livestreaming it. I wasn’t fazed at all. I fired right back at everything Minnie said. I pointed straight at her. ‘You swapped out my snacks and milk, used my scale, and even switched. our condoms … Read more
Chapter 4 The crowd blew up in chaos. Minnie’s father pointed at her and Raymond, his voice shaking. “What’s going on here?” People around the room started whispering to each other. Wow, I can’t believe this. She’s so young, and her videos are played in public.” “I always thought Minnie was a good student. I … Read more
Chapter 3 I stood by the entrance with a box, catching a whiff of strawberry perfume. on him. It was the same scent Minnie posted about when she showed off her birthday gift online. Even after all the years of loving him, the sting was still there. “Are you clearing stuff out for the new … Read more
Chapter 2 Raymond didn’t say anything for a few moments, then his voice softened. all of a sudden. “Don’t make a fuss, honey. This client is super important.” We knew each other too well. I had always been the observant one. Back then, when his secretary stared at him many times, I could tell what … Read more
Chapter 1 “I know it’s not the best time for a divorce, but I’m not letting some girl make a joke out of the ten years I gave him.” My voice was calm–completely emotionless. On the other end of the line, my best friend Alice Pearson hesitated. Then, she asked softly, “Whitney… are you really … Read more