Catherine’s eyes flashed, “You must think I’m a fool, but I’m not. I know I’ve made mistakes, and I’ve let people manipulate me, but don’t think I’m stupid enough to cry over a man who rejected me. I may be young, but I’m not an idiot.”

Sean stared at her in confusion. Her entire face twitched with hatred and anger. If she was acting, she was a damn good actress.

He sighed and said, “You believe that now, but people don’t change overnight. You feel betrayed and angry, ...