The anger that poured through my veins was hot and boiling, and it felt like lava from an active volcano as it burned through my entire being. I started to put the pieces together, now aware of why he had tensed up when I said I wouldn’t know anyone here.

He was aware that she would be here, and I couldn’t help but also wonder if that was why he was being so sweet to me all day. He was trying to appease me in advance because he knew I would be upset when I finally saw her here today.

I ...