My frosty attitude left David's hand frozen midair as he reached for the seatbelt.
Through the rearview mirror, I saw how weathered he'd become.
The crow's feet of his eyes looked like cracks split open by the sea wind. Looking closer, I could see several conspicuous white hairs sprouting at his crown.
My gaze dropped to his ring finger—a new band gleamed cold silver.
A stone sank into my chest as I turned away bluntly.
"Remarried? Divorce went through without a hitch, huh?"
David's spine straightened, fingers whitening on the wheel.
The car radio blared to life with entertainment news.
"'Cello Goddess in Exile: Heartbroken by Ex?' Tomorrow's return concert reveals the master's truth..."
After a weighted pause, he spoke.
"Cecilia, I couldn't reach you. I was frantic... Searched f
