SCARLETTDrake opens his mouth to speak and in that moment, I lift my eyes to the ceiling, genuinely wondering why I even agreed to come here. To do this.“I’m sorry for hurting you the five years we were together.”My breath gets stuck in my throat as I lower my eyes to him.He looks sincere enough with his head bowed and all, but something about the whole situation feels off.I can’t quite put a finger on it, but something isn’t right.“I know I disrespected you so many times. I’m just…” he raises his head, meeting my gaze; “I’m just wondering if you could find a place in your heart to forgive me.”For several long moments, a stiff, stony silence settles over the table. I keep my gaze locked on his, making sure he feels every second of the discomfort before I finally speak;“I noticed your engagement finger is bare,” I say, taking a deliberate sip of champagne while watching his reaction closely.Sure enough, he lowers the hand to his lap, discomfort flickering in his eyes; “Scarlet
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