“This is about you being a frigid workaholic. You pushed me away, Tess. You gave up on us, and you blame me for seeking comfort in someone else’s arms? I couldn’t live in the shadow of your indifference. You never put me first. So yes, I put me first, Tess,” he shouts, jabbing a thumb at his chest. “Someone had to.” His words hit me like a slap, and I reel back. “You really believe that, don’t you?” “It’s true, and you know it,” he replies. “Even if you won’t ever admit it.” “I did put you first, Troy. I always only ever put you first. I sacrificed everything for you—” “And what did that earn
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