Jason’s meticulously planned showcase felt hollow now, overshadowed by the very presence of the man who had once been a part of Emily’s future. The confidence Jason had felt moments ago drained from him entirely.
Valeria, standing beside her partner, radiated a sense of calm and contentment that unsettled Jason. This wasn’t the reaction he had expected. She wasn’t envious or regretful; she seemed genuinely happy, unfazed by the spectacle he had crafted.