6
I descended the stairs, spotting Ethan.
lingering awkwardly. He’d overheard
everything. I tried to brush past him, but he
stopped me, hesitant. This happened in my
past life too, but earlier, in the morning.
After a long silence, he blurted, “Ashley, let’s
annul the marriage.”
I froze. Last time, I’d impatiently cut him off.
But he’d already planned to leave me.
Remembering his betrayal, I laughed. I knew
he’d changed, but not this early. He must
have fallen for Britney already.
My laughter made him nervous. “My
く
engagement was always to the Harrison
heiress…”
“Fine,” I interrupted, walking away without a
second glance, leaving the house I once
loved, now filled with loathing.
