Chapter 6
Inside the private room, the chatter died down
as everyone stared.
Someone whispered, “Why is she here?”
“Didn’t John say this was just for show? It’s
really a celebration for the baby.”
Their voices were low, but my hearing was
sharp.
“Ashley, come sit!”
A friend waved me over.
He, Jessica, and I were classmates, once
close.
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Clearly, he was in on it too.
He’d never mentioned a thing during our calls
this past year.
I choked back my emotions and sat.
Soon, John arrived, Jessica trailing behind.
The room buzzed back to life.
Gifts and flowers were presented.
John quickly said, “Hold on, these should be
for Ashley. She’s the guest of honor.”
Jessica shot me a glare.
They were all playing me for a fool.
They were all playing me for a fool.
These people, once my friends, who’d
assured me John and I were meant to be.
My chest tightened. I excused myself to the
restroom.
Splashing cold water on my face, I saw
Jessica in the mirror.
“Did you get my message yesterday?”
“Ashley, John doesn’t love you anymore. Let
him go.”
“For the sake of our friendship, can you just
let us be happy?”
く
As I opened my mouth to reply, she suddenly pulled out a small knife and slashed her wrist.
Blood welled up. She dropped the knife, looking at me with a pained expression. “Ashley, John and I are truly in love. Please
don’t hurt me.”
Just then, John walked in.
