The Broken Ring: Rewriting the Illegitimate Heiress' Fate
"I'm tired of fighting alone, Rue. To make you stay. To make our relationship work. Believe me, I tried. But, it's been months, almost a year. I think I've had enough torture."
I reached for his hand. Reluctant as he is, I pryed it open, putting the ring he gave me on his shaking palm.
"Here. I'm returning it. I believe this ring is too much for me, anyways." Enclosing his palm with the ring inside, I pulled him in one last hug. He was sobbing violently, his shoulders shaking as he rested his drenched face on mine.
"I loved you, Rue. Even though it was brief, thank you for the two years of happiness you gave me, even if it was a lie."
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