The sun felt too bright that morning. Jade’s hands wouldn’t stop trembling as she applied her lipstick in front of the mirror. She told herself it was nerves, that maybe Nathan would pretend last night never happened. But deep down, she knew that wasn’t him.

He never pretended.

She smoothed down the black skirt he told her to wear. It hugged her hips in a way that made her body feel exposed even under layers of fabric. Her blouse was white and crisp, tucked in neatly. She looked like ...