Returning Unwanted Goods
With me out of the picture, there was nothing left to stand in the way of his devotion to her.
But then, one day, Owen appeared before me, looking disheveled and weary. His suit was ill-fitted, and his tie hung loosely. His eyes were clouded with sorrow.
"Where have you been these past three years, Audrey?" he asked. "I've searched everywhere but couldn't find you. Susan and Gerard wouldn't tell me where you went. Your friends curse me out whenever they see me. I've missed you so much."
His words didn't stir anything in me except for a feeling of disgust.