Eight Years to Zero

Summary

Ethan Brooks said he would propose on our fourth anniversary.

But this year is our eighth year together.

He tells me he loves me, while fiercely pursuing a freshman in college.

For her, he risked everything, even stealing my mother's heirloom necklace.

"Lily hasn't seen many nice things. She really likes this. Just let her have it for a bit, I'll make it up to you later."

"Okay."

This time, I didn't cry or scream.

Instead, I dialed a number.

"Julian Thorne, say what you said last time again."

He was confused but repeated, "Dump Ethan Brooks and marry me."

"Okay, I'll marry you."

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