Dumped because he had HER back
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But it was enough to make me feel foolish, inadequate, and exposed.
Earnest, bless his heart, noticed my distress later that day. He’d seen the untouched platter of lemon bars and asked what was wrong. When I hesitantly explained, he was furious. He wanted to march over to Victoria and confront her, but I stopped him. “It’s not worth it, Earnest,” I’d said, my voice still shaky. “She just wants to get a reaction. She wants to see me upset.” He’d held me close, his embrace a comforting anchor, and told me how delicious they looked, how he’d gladly eat every single one of them himself. His unwavering support was a balm, but the sting of Victoria’s words lingered, a testament to her power to wo
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