I Wrote My Own Ending
I, like a fool, believed him for far too long.
I did not bother replying to Fiona's gloating message.
I was done. No more hoping for anything from Charles. I just wanted out, fast.
Soon after, Charles texted me. Some big emergency at work, he said, and told the bodyguard to take me home. I knew the truth: he could not wait to be with Fiona and their unborn child.
Fine by me. With Charles gone, I could make my exit even smoother.
I erased every trace of myself from the villa, donated anything of value to charity, and packed up the few things I wanted to keep.