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Tightness curls around my throat as I close the folder.
None of this is Luke’s fault.
He did nothing wrong.
And that makes this even worse.
It also makes it right.
Luke deserves happiness.
He doesn’t deserve to be trapped.
This is the best option for both of us.
Luke doesn’t have to find a nice way to tell me he doesn’t want to make this permanent.
And I don’t have to pretend I’m okay with it.
After closing the folder, I set the pen on top.
The truth always gets out. There’s no beating it.
So it’s time to control the narrative.
Time to face the board and tell them the truth.
I fucked up.
But I won’t step aside.
I won’t walk away from the company.
Everyone makes mistakes.
But my biggest mistake wasn’t accidentally marrying a decent man.
It was falling in love with him.
When I stand, I place my palm over my hip. Over the inked bird on my side, the mirror of the one that lives inside me. The familiar I’ve always wished was real. The friend who will never let me down.
And together, we walk out the door.
Chapter 122
Luke
Snowflakes dancearound us as we spin.
Natalie’s hair spread across her shoulders. Her smile aimed at me.
I let go of her hand, wanting to touch her lips.
But when I let go, she starts to fall.
I lunge for her.
She reaches for me.
