Regret clawed at him as he watched the confusion and hurt flicker across Emily’s face. This day was supposed to be about them, a celebration of their love. But his fixation on Valeria had cast a shadow over everything, leaving Jason grappling with the consequences of his own actions.
Emily’s expression tightened, and she politely excused herself, her voice calm but strained. Jason hurried after her, his heart pounding, desperate to explain. He realized now, albeit too late, that he needed to let the past go and focus on his present and future – Emily.