Contracted Hearts
he uttered with a smile, his attention directed elsewhere.
It became evident that Emma was the recipient of those smiles. His gaze shifted, and I followed it to where Emma stood, a smile playing on her lips. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks—she was the reason for his silence, the reason for his indifference.
Anger surged through me like a tidal wave, washing away any remnants of composure I had left. Not only had I lost my position, but I also lost the man I loved to the same person. Who the hell was she? The pain of betrayal gnawed at my insides, fueling a firestorm of resentment.
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