A Promise He'll Never Keep
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Instantly, silence lingered in the air for a few seconds.
All of a sudden, Douglas's tone turned icy. In a slightly mocking voice, he said, "She's just playing tricks to force my hand into marriage. What I hate most is when others force me into making decisions. Since she can't take a hint, I'll just leave her hanging."
At this moment, my heart died completely. Absolutely nothing stirred within me, and there were no lingering feelings at all.
I set down the jewelry boxes in my hands gently, then turned around and left.