It’s truly ironic, isn’t it? You’re already divorced and yet still professing your feelings.

“What about Julia?”

“I only liked parts of her that reminded me of you.”

Asher grasped my hand anxiously.

“I’ve never crossed any lines with her, Ellie. We’ve just spent so much time together that I mistook that comfort for affection between family members.”

“I can’t accept that.”

His panic was palpable as he heard my decisive rejection.

“I swear, I’ve never wronged you, Ellie. I’ve loved you my whole life.”

For the first time, his gaze held a plea.

“We’ve been together so long that I overlooked your mistake. I promise to spend my life...