LINDEN

Shit!

Of all the places, why should I have to run in with my ex here? My brothers knew what she did to me and how it changed my view of relationships.

And yet, here I was, trying to play nice to her when she didn’t deserve it.

“Babe—” I turned to my right, but Estelle wasn’t beside me anymore. I was supposed to introduce her to Skyla, so my ex would know she didn’t break me, that I had moved on and had a great life. But she was gone.

“I should go and find my girlfriend.”

“Oh, the brunette? I think I saw her go to the...