Jimmy rushed toward me, reaching out to hold me. But the moment he met my cold gaze, he froze with his arms outstretched.
"Fi, you're back..." His voice was so hoarse it was barely recognizable, and his eyes were bloodshot. "I knew you wouldn't really leave me."
He took a worn jewelry box out of his pocket and opened it with trembling hands.
The sparkling diamond ring was still inside.
"I've kept it with me all this time. I've waited for you every day." He looked at me with an almost pleading expression. "Can we start over? I swear I'll never let you suffer again."
Looking at him reduced to such utter desperation, I felt none of the satisfaction of revenge. I felt only a profound exhaustion.
"Jimmy, you still don't understand." I stepped back, putting more distance between us. "It's
