The morning sun’s harsh rays streamed across Sophia’s face, rudely pulling her from the only moment of rest she had managed after last night’s painful ordeal.

With a heavy groan, she forced herself to sit up, though she had no desire to leave her room. Even now, the evidence of her suffering was clear—red, swollen eyes and a blotchy complexion from hours of crying and emotional exhaustion.

Men were truly cruel, especially those who made falling in love with them feel effortless.

Yet Julian hadn’t seemed cruel at first…

“Stop obsessing over the man who dumped you, Sophia,” she muttered to herself, struggling to hold onto what little composure she...