Chapter 5

Ryan's pupils shrank in disbelief.

The silver chain was bought with the money from his very first part-time job. Emily had jumped with joy back then, saying she'd wear it for the rest of her life.

The ring was something they had secretly made at a night market stall. He told her he'd buy her a diamond ring once he made it big.

Each of those cards was filled with the naive but heartfelt promises they made as teenagers.

Ryan's throat tightened, and he could barely get a word out.

"She said, 'Returning everything to you, we're square now.' And..."…