Melissa’s breath hitched and her pulse raced with an anger she hadn’t anticipated. Sebastian, of all people. The man who’d walked out on her, who’d left her shattered in pieces all those years ago, now had the audacity to show up like he belonged there. With gritted teeth, she barely managed to hold back her rage. “What are you doing here?” she demanded. Sebastian’s lips curved into a nervous smile, though his gaze was steady. "Hi, Melissa. I was… in the neighborhood and thought I should stop by to say hi." Melissa let out a bitter laugh, crossing her arms. "Oh, you want to say ‘hi’ now? After all these years?" She leaned slightly out the door, as if searching for someone. "And where’s your clingy wife, huh? The one who practically glued herself to you anytime you were near me. Isn’t

