Chapter 5

Asher was always awkward with words, never really knew how to sweet-talk anyone.

During those years together, I thought it was part of his personality and never made a fuss about it.

So for anniversaries, proposals, and even our wedding, he prepared no ceremonies or gifts. I never threw a tantrum. I just comforted myself, thinking we were tight on money, and Asher just wasn't the romantic type.

But when Chloe came back, and I saw him go to the airport with a bouquet of lilies, it suddenly hit me. He could be romantic, just not with me.

I'd had…