Hate Is an Illusion, Love Is Absurd
For the rest of my life, I will only love you.
He lifted a bakery box. "Look, I bought your favorite chocolate cake. Come home with me. I promise I'll spoil you rotten and make you the happiest woman in Ironuton. Trust me. This time, I'll do it right."
He extended his hand, his expression dripping with absolute devotion, but I took a step backward, clutching my trophy.
"Sir, you are mistaken," I said with a polite, distant smile. "I am not your wife; I'm just a painter who has just taken home the New Rising Talent Award."