My ears rang as everything I believed collapsed in an instant. I turned toward his parents, hoping for some sign of discomfort or intervention.
Patricia sighed as if she had been waiting for this moment. “Lauren, Jonathan deserves someone younger and someone who truly understands his ambitions,” she said coldly.
William nodded in agreement, adding that we had never been a good match. The weight of their words pressed down on my chest.
Three years of sacrifice and loyalty meant nothing to them. Jonathan pointed toward the stairs and told me I could pack my things that night because Vanessa would be moving in the next day.
The room went completely still for a few seconds as everything settled.
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