The Price of a Promise

Summary

Years after we parted ways, we crossed paths again. I was holding my son's hand; he was arm-in-arm with his new girlfriend.

When someone mentioned his ex, he scoffed. "I paid for her entire college education. Once she graduated, she dumped me because I was too poor and married someone else."

Someone joked, "I bet your ex is drowning in regret right now."

His eyes flashed, locking onto mine. "Does Mrs. Vance think she regrets it?"

I choked down the bitterness in my throat. "No regret..."

He let out a cold laugh. "Well, I regret it."

"I regret ever taking that stray cat home."