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“Hi, Thad.”
He stares at me some more.
I half-expect Hansley to clear his throat, but he doesn’t.
Because my husband isn’t looking at me.
He’s looking at her.
My confidence wanes like one of those dancing balloons bowling over from the wind.
Hansley pulls his gaze away from the blonde and catches me staring at him. Guilt spreads through his dark brown eyes, unsettling me even more than before.
Why is he acting so weird?
My heart pounds with dread.
What am I missing here?
Thad swallows. “Um, uh… this is Svena. An old friend.”
“Nice to meet you,” Svena says. Her English is crisp, but there’s a hint of an accent. A moment ago, I would have gushed about it. But, after seeing the way my husband couldn’t take his eyes off her, I’m less inclined to do so.
Does that make me horrible? Insecure?
Immature impulses flit through my mind. No wonder wives who’ve been cheated on go insane and start fighting the mistress. I barely know this girl and I switched out so quickly.
Stop, Asia.
I breathe deeply. Try to ignore the hollow ache in my chest telling me that something is wrong.
Pasting a smile on my face, I nod at Thad. “We’re actually late for a meeting so…”
“Yeah. Yeah.” He straightens. “Svena and I just bumped into each other, but I actually have a—I’m taking my mom to the…”
“Her bingo night?”
“Right.” His eyes remain on me. “Right.”
My smile turns strained.
Suddenly, I’m exhausted.
Standing here.
In front of my ex.
And the woman that could shake up my husband with her mere presence.
Svena’s gaze dips to my ring. “That’s pretty.”
“Thank you.” I dip my chin. “It was nice meeting you, Svena.”
“Hansley.” Her lips quirk upward in a knowing smirk.
My heart sinks to my toes.
Just plummets.
