Chapter 18

The only lights that illuminate the road are those from cars, street lights, and moonlight. Because it is only after seven o'clock in the evening, the businesses are still open. The cold gusts of air from Dash's car's air conditioning made me shiver even more. Something is also stuck in my throat. I'm tempted to cry. I want to let go of the burden of how I feel.

I had no idea Dash's cousin was my husband's ex-girlfriend, proving how small the world is. I hadn't seen him in a long time, so I left quickly.

In this battle, I feel like I'm the loser. It's only now that I realize I'm envious of Adeena. She was victorious.

The agony of feeling as if you didn't have a say. I have all of my rights, but I still lose. Every time I remember we were only married on paper, I get a big slap in the face. So that's how simple it is to nullify our agreement. He didn't even think about our parents... I'm in the same boat. A