The Past Is Only a Prelude
Under the watchful gaze of her entire family, I froze for two seconds, then forced a bitter smile, trying to play along with her performance.
A sharp sting pierced my chest. So this was it—I wasn't allowed to be seen.
I had a thousand things I wanted to say, countless questions I longed for Alicia to answer. But now, all my strength had drained away. Suddenly, everything felt meaningless.
"I just got back and haven't had a chance to inform you yet, Ms. Davids," I replied, keeping my voice measured.
Recognizing my subtle courtesy, Alicia's expression returned to its usual calm.
At the dining table, everyone laughed and chatted as if part of a perfectly staged scene. I and Alicia's boyfriend,
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