He Loved Her Through Me

Synopsis

After decades of marriage to my childhood sweetheart, Ryan Turner, it wasn't until he died that I finally learned the truth. He was in love with my best friend, Freya Wright. Every time he came close, bringing me milkshake and snacks, it was just so he could give her some too. He never breathed a word about his feelings to anyone and could only watch as Freya started dating someone else. While they were kissing, he just smiled at me and asked if I wanted to be with him. Later, we had a daughter and seemed happy. But on his deathbed, he gripped my hand tightly. "Carrie, if I could do it all over again, would you help me win Freya? My greatest regret is letting her go and choosing you out of spite." What I thought was true love was really just him settling for second best. I pulled my hand away with cold indifference. I watched as his heart finally stopped beating. Fine. If I got a second chance, I'd help him be with her.