Chapter 4 % Uhm , Jason , look , Emmas here , Ava said , her voice dripping with sweetness .
Jason turned his head , and for a split second , I saw panic flash across his face .

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But just as quickly , he masked it with a practiced .
calm .
I was just helping Ava … wipe her body .
She slipped , you know how her health is ..
he stammered , trying to cover up his lie , but it only made my stomach chum Dont lie to me , I snapped .
Im not stupid .
A surge of anger boiled up from deep within me , and before I could stop myself , my hand shot out , slapping him hard across the face .
!! You two are naked in each others arms , just wiping each other down ? Jason , do you really think Im blind ? > Jason ! Are you okay ? Ava suddenly threw on a bathrobe , rushing to him with feigned concem , her hand gently caressing his red cheek as if it were all too much for her to handle .
Emma , please , dont be mad , Its my fault I shouldnt have come here ….
I shouldnt have ….
Watching her play the victim made me feel sick to my stomach … She was the one who destroyed everything between us .
Now , was she pretending to be innocent ?! The hypocrisy was unbearable .
g but a shameless homewrecker Cut the act ! I hissed .
You knew he was engaged , yet you still went after him .
Youre nothing Ava seemed taken aback , retreating behind Jason and starting to sob .
Jason , Im so scared …..
Then , before I could process what was happening .
Jason shoved me hard , sending me crashing to the ground .
My head hit the cold tile with a jarring thud .
!! Emma , are you done yet ? he snapped .
I told you ! Ava and I havent done anything ! Why cant you stop acting crazy ? Then , without warning , he slapped me across the face .
The pain spread like wildfire , and I covered my check , still in shock .
Was this really the man I had loved for seven years ? 2 My heart felt like it was frozen like I had fallen into an icy pit , and every breath I took felt sharp and bitter ! * Jason , were done ! Lets forget about the wedding .
Im not marrying you anymore ! I shouted , my voice shaking with hurt and anger .
Jason seemed to brush it off as if it were nothing more than a tantrum .
He sneered , then casually scooped Ava into his arms and started toward the door .
I struggled to push myself up from the floor the pain in my head making everything blur.
My vision wavered in and out of focus .
!! How pathetic .
I was still hoping , still holding on to the faintest hope that he would turn around and explain himself .
Jason , stop right there ! I called out , my voice desperate He paused , turned around , and gave me a look full of disdain like I was beneath him .
Emma , stop making a scene .
The more you act like this , the more Ill hate you .
Tears began to fall without warning : They felt hot against my cold skin , and I could taste the bitterness on my lips .
I fought to stand , my legs unsteady as I stumbled toward the mirrorl The reflection staring back at me was unrecognizable : messy hair , pale skin , eyes swollen from crying .
I looked like a mess nothing like the confident woman I once was .
I had been with Jason for seven years .
From elementary school to college , we were inseparable .
Everyone saw us as the perfect couple , destined to get married right after graduation .
I gave up my chance to study abroad for him , chose to stay in the city , and dedicated my whole life to building a future with him !! I thought our love was unbreakable .
I thought he was my rock .
I thought … / But now , was all just an illusion .
A ridiculous dream .
Seven years .
Over a thousand days and nights .
I gave him my heart , my youth everything .
And for what ?! I had been such a fool .