Echoes of a Lost Love
He shouted as I walked away, "Fine, I had a slight thing for her. I was under so much stress starting my company, and you were busy with school, not around all the time. But believe me, you're the one I love most. Even when I misunderstood you, I never wanted to break up. I was going to propose after graduation."
"Enough!" I cut in. "Don't you get it? The moment your heart strayed, we were done. You're just easing your guilt now. Even without her, there'd be others. If we got married, it'd only end in divorce because of your cheap character."
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Shawn choked out, "I'm sorry, Scarlett."
Pain took hold of him. He couldn't say more.
I faced him one last time. "I loved you once and gave you eve