Early the next morning, he gave the key to the place next door back to the landlady.Before he left, he asked me to meet him by the river.It was the first time he didn't bring flowers or a gift or say anything about starting over."Ivy, I used to think that as long as I was willing to turn around, you'd still be standing right where I left you. Then I thought that if I made it up to you enough, you'd forgive me eventually."He gazed out at the water, deep shadows of exhaustion under his eyes."But I finally get it. You're not punishing me. You really don't love me anymore."I didn't deny it.Adrian gave a rueful smile. "For six months, I've been jealous of Julian every single day. You remember what he likes. You save the most special gifts for him. You worry when he gets rained on or hurt. I kept asking myself, why him? I didn't understand until last night. Back then, you had to watch me put Vivian first, just as I watch you do with Julian now. And I never once thought I was being cr
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