A Love on Paper
"I'm sorry for being such a burden these last four years."
Unexpectedly, he pulled out a ring. "Will you marry me, Willow Sweeney?"
The answer was undoubtedly yes. I didn't question his reasons. I simply believed my perseverance had finally paid off.
Shortly after we got married, graduate school began. Christopher threw himself into running his company, and I left for Jaskleton.
Eager to see him sooner, I pulled several all-nighters, finishing the assignments from my advisor, Professor Tate, well in advance. But when I finally arrived at his place, my dream shattered before my eyes.