Chapter 119

Chapter 119:

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Today, Jordyn had insisted Liam take her out to buy some ridiculous “couple’s cake.” Her words had been painfully clear: “If you really love me, you’ll buy it. If not, then I guess I don’t matter to you.”

But the moment they arrived, she’d glanced at the line and scoffed. “It’s too long. Waiting is exhausting.” Then she turned on her heel and walked straight back to the car, leaving Liam to stand in line alone.

Life with Jordyn had worn him down, resentment piling up until it shadowed everything. His patience had thinned, crumbling under each new demand. Whatever pull he’d once felt toward her had faded just as quickly. And when they did have sex, it was always in the dark—and the only way he could even perform was by imagining it was Cathryn beneath him.

Every time Cathryn’s face surfaced in his mind, he cursed himself. He’d had her for three years—a treasure within reach—and he’d squandered every moment. Only now did he see how blind he’d been.

Lost in those bitter thoughts, Liam noticed the crowd’s quiet stares and hushed gossip behind him. He turned to see what had caught their attention—and his heart jerked hard.