I took a moment to pause, an indescribable sadness welling up inside me.

The entire world knew how deeply I love him—so much that there was no space for anyone else in my heart or mind—yet he always believed I have feelings for someone else.

In the past, I would have willingly ripped out my own heart to show him, "Richard, see? Your name is etched all over it." But now, I find myself unable to do that.

Now, I even question whether his name would still be there, replaced ...