"That's why I couldn't hold back. I slapped him." I lowered my gaze, unable to hide the sting of hurt in my voice.

It felt like I had wasted seven years of my life.

Or maybe his thoughts had never lingered on me at all, so much so that he couldn't even tell who I truly loved.

Before long, the doorbell rang, and the food delivery arrived.

Aurora brought in two large bags filled with fresh groceries—eggs, milk, and other essentials—and ...