Cara “Noah…” I whispered, my voice cracking. “So this is it. This is why you kept refusing me. You were saving it for him. While I was here waiting like an i***t. I have no grudge. None. You both can keep yourself company. But Noah… you should have opened up. You should have told me the truth instead of making me feel worthless every single day.” Humphrey stepped forward, hands up. “Cara, this is not what you think. We can explain. I have money. Whatever you want. Just don’t tell anyone. Please.” I laughed through the tears. It came out broken. “Money won’t fix this. None of it will. I am out. I am going home.” I turned and walked away fast. My heels clicked on the marble floor as I left. I did not look back. I did not hear Noah calling my name. I just kept walking until I was out

