THE WIFE YOU LEFT
Like Chase wasn’t standing ten feet away, watching his worst nightmare unfold.
When Axel finally let me go, I took a breath, fixed my jacket, and turned to the mic.
Slowly, deliberately, I dragged my gaze across the room. Locking eyes with each and every one of them.
Until I landed on Chase.
And then I smiled.
"Hello, ex-husband," I said, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear. "Good to see you."
The room stayed frozen.
Not a single word. Not a single move.
They looked like statues. Just standing there. Staring.
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