- 6.
Early the next morning, I could hear Jake
trying to coax Chloe out of bed.
The bright red numbers on the calendar
reminded me: four days.
In four days, I would be free from this life.
By the time they finally emerged, I was about
to lose my patience.
Jake fussed over Chloe, pouring her hot water
and washing her face.
I had been so blind in my past life, foolishly
believing that he would treat me the same
way.
Lost in thought, I barely registered Jake
nervously approaching me, a small box in his
hand.
“Mrs. Davis said it’s fashionable to wear
wedding rings now. I bought you one.”
وو
I didn’t take it. There was no ring in my
previous life.
Chloe, upon seeing the ring, immediately
pouted. “Ooh, pretty! I want one!”
I waved my hand dismissively. “Take it.
وو
Jake’s face darkened. “Don’t be silly, this is
our wedding ring!”
Chloe snatched the ring and slipped it onto
her finger, flashing it at Jake.
“Jakey, doesn’t it look good on me?”
Jake gazed at Chloe with pure adoration,
nodding dumbly.
Then he turned to me, guilt evident in his
eyes.
“I’ll… I’ll buy you another one later.”
I shrugged.
I’d heard his empty promises countless times.
None had ever been kept.
