He chuckles, scrubbing a hand over his head. “It’s sort of funny when you think about it. You thought Briar was going to cheat on you, but you—” “Don’t say it.” Shutting his mouth, he slips out of the car, closing the door behind him. As I watch him walk away, disappearing around the back of the garage, I feel everything truly sink in. This entire time, I thought he was the home-wrecker, the one who would ruin everything I have here. But it turns out that person is me. I’ve denied my feelings for him, pulled away from my wife, and avoided standing up to my father. I’ve even failed at giving
...more
