Beyond His Reach
On my birthday, I brought a cake for Edward.
Standing outside the private room, I overheard one of his close friends ask, "Edward, you've been with Vanessa for ten years. When are you going to marry her?"
Edward scoffed. "Marry her? She's so boring. I'm only keeping her around as a pastime. The woman who becomes my wife has to be a proper match in status."
After hearing that, I said nothing. I simply turned and walked away.
Then, I reapplied for the confidential plan. For the rest of his life, I would be far beyond his reach.