Betrayed for a Dying Lover
I spoke eloquently, exuding confidence and grace, just like the carefree person I had been years ago.
After the event, Angie dragged me to the celebration party.
Between clinking glasses and cheerful laughter, my phone vibrated.
It was a news notification. 'Steven jumped to his death.'
I froze. The wine glass in my hand almost slipped.
The lively chatter around me seemed to fade away, leaving only that single line of text in my mind.
"Do you still love him?" Angie’s voice was soft, but it cut through me like a knife.
After a long pause, I murmured, "I once did. Now, I only feel regret."