An Ocean Between Hearts
Four Seaswhen she pulls awaychanging only for herafter love faded, she left forever
Then a friend, stopping by to visit, noticed the ring and blurted out, "Wait, isn't that the one we tossed into the sea for that dumb bet?"
Chad froze, memories flooding back.
Years ago, they'd tied the ring to a fishing line and cast it into the ocean as part of a ridiculous wager. The deal? Whoever brought a date brave enough to retrieve it would win a prime piece of Averville real estate.
Everyone thought it was just a joke. No one actually jumped—except Amelia.
She'd asked the guy running the bet if it was legit, double-checked the terms, and even got the signed agreement before diving straight into the choppy waves.