The Voice Message Went Unheard
I packed the last of my things from the apartment into a box and sent my fiancé, William, a voice message.
[Let's break up.]
A second later, he replied, [OK.]
Across from me, my cousin Mia almost spilled her martini on the tablecloth.
"You two were together for seven years, about to get engaged, and it's over just like that? How is it that when I dump a guy, it turns into a whole dramatic saga?"
"Still, I have to admire you. Giving up your life as the family’s Princess to build everything from scratch with him."
I slowly stirred my coffee, the bitter taste flooding my mouth.
"Because he never listens to my voice messages."
I tossed my phone onto the table and pushed it toward her. Her eyes landed on the screen, on a long list of unplayed voice messages.
For the past seven years, my conversations with William had been a one-way street. The rare 'Mm' from him was the most enthusiastic response I could hope for.
I had grown used to his cold nature long ago.
Until I saw a long voice message on his phone, played in its entirety. It was from his childhood friend, Tessa.
In that moment, I finally let go of the sliver of hope I had been clutching for seven years.
And now, it was time for me to return to the Miller family as its heiress.
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