To My Childhood Sweetheart, See You Never
"That necklace was a little chipped. It wasn't perfect for you. I'll find you something more dazzling next time, alright?"
Her breath caught. She tilted her head up, her voice weighted with emotion. "What if I only want that necklace?"
Her tear-streaked face and quivering words struck him like a blow. He cupped her cheeks, his voice soft, coaxing. "Don't cry, baby. Please, don't cry. I'll get you something even better, right now if you want. Anything for you."
She let out a laugh—bitter, hollow. Once, he had given her anything she desired. Now, even her simplest wish came with conditions, tangled in another woman's lies.
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