Today, Steven had gone out of his way to make Scarlett’s favorite dish, spicy buffalo wings. He kept the heat mild, though, since she was still recovering.He’d gotten up early to prep everything from scratch. By the time the dishes were done, he carefully wheeled the food cart toward the bedroom, his nerves more tangled than when he first fell in love.As the door creaked open, the familiar aroma drifted into the room. Scarlett, who had been staring blankly into space, suddenly froze. A few seconds later, she couldn’t help but turn around.Steven’s face lit up with a gentle, hopeful smile as he took a few slow steps toward her. “Scarlett, do you remember this?”She lowered her gaze to the dish. The rich, savoury wings were perfectly plated, still steaming. Her nose stung.That painful, bitter present suddenly melted into memory.She remembered it vividly—back when things between them were still sweet. Steven had his faults, sure. He’d snap at her, lose his temper. But he never o
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