r heels echoed against the floor, each step firm despite the storm raging ins

w tight. Watching his wife leave with another man-espec

hed straight toward Ethan, eyes blazing. "Don't tell me y

?" He let out a short laugh and crossed his arms. "I've never even m

ng through every word. "I know you used to love Olivia. So don't act like your

mirk disappeared, replaced by years

t piercing. "I'm not the coward who stole his best

hit her like a bolt of ligh

nic rising. "Did Hunter... plan Ethan

calling off the engagement without explanation, Hunter stepping i

me because of your career. But then you

ause I believed Hunter. He convinced me that st

arm. "Don't listen to him! He's

't let who? I should be the one saying that t

I made mis

use!" she said, stepping closer, locking eyes with him. "And now you're no

is chest. "Please don't be angry, Olivia

l, that I belonged with a mop in my hand!" Her eyes brimmed with tears, but none

v. I know I was wrong to leave, but I swear-if I had k

winging at Ethan, but Ol

top acting like I'm s

ence

Olivia continued. "And I won't stay wit

ing. Some guests had begun trickling out,

arrowed at Olivia. "You really are a drama queen, huh? You think ju

't need to win anyone's heart. But you... seems like b

an, at least I've got enough charm to m

he stood tall. "This isn't about charm. It'

n stepped forward. "You should go back insid

're really letting these two idio

, torn and desperate. "I just wa

ime. "Unfortunately, the house we shared is no longer a h

. He reached out, bu

rce as soon as possi

llow. "No... Olivia, p

Ethan's hand and walked off, leaving Hunter

-

p café overlooking the city skyline. The night breeze swept across t

livia..." Etha

to him slowl

walking away without a word. I was scared. I was a c

eart's already too broken, Ethan. I don'

love tonight. Just... let me stay by your side. And wa

slowly. "I ne

l give it

s glittering above the city. But