Chapter 3

Cade didn't come back after leaving yesterday.

I found myself going through the couple's belongings to pack them up and toss them out, feeling absolutely nothing.

It was an all-too-familiar feeling.

Ever since Lakelyn's wedding was announced, Cade could be whisked away with just a single phone call.

At any time.

I'd thrown tantrums about it before.

But Cade merely looked at me with disappointment, his eyes cold and distant: "Noelle, if there was truly something between Lakelyn and me, would you still be relevant?"

Tears welled up unexpectedly.

I opened my mouth to speak but found no words.

Only…