I stepped out of the back door of the facility, my chest heaving as I struggled to keep my emotions in check. The cold December air nipped at my skin, but it was nothing compared to the icy feeling settling in my heart. I spotted Lisa not far away, leaning against the wall, giggling as she twirled a strand of her hair.
Lisa was chatting animatedly with Terrence, the security guard who had stopped us earlier. From the way she leaned toward him, batting her eyelashes, it was clear she was flirting. The sight would have made Vanessa smile on any other day, but now, it only deepened the ache in my chest.
I stood there for a moment, watching them, my vision blurring with unshed tears. Seeing me, Lisa’s smile faltered, and she quickly excused herself, rushing over.
“What happened?” Lisa asked
