For days, he didn’t reach out. Emily confided in her sister Audrey, who reassured her that family would stand by her no matter what. As she scrolled through social media, Emily’s heart sank. A photo showed Tyler laughing on a beach with another woman, as if Emily had already become a memory.
A week later, Dr. Duncan called with startling news. “Emily, there’s been a mistake in your results. You’re healthy. We’ll just need to monitor your calcium levels.”
Relief mingled with anger. Tyler had abandoned her at her lowest. Weeks later, after her grandmother passed, Emily received an unexpected inheritance, giving her the freedom to move forward on her own. Right on cue, Tyler appeared, feigning remorse. Holding a bouquet of wilted flowers, he stammered about wanting her back. But Emily had found strength and clarity in his absence. She opened the door wider, signaling his exit, and said with finality, “I deserve better.”
