(Scarlett's POV)
The silence that follows Virginia's dramatic exit is deafening. The celebratory joy from earlier disappears, tainted by her performance.
After a long moment, James clears his throat. "We…should head home too."
Blair nods, her eyes red with unshed tears. She kisses Lily's forehead, then mine. "Take care, habibti. We’ll talk later."
I watch them walk away, their shoulders hunched. Only when I see their defeated postures do I realize…the last four years haven’t been kind to them. They aged overnight without my notice.
When they're gone, I turn to Jasper with a bitter smile. "Well, your little wife has already left. Aren't you going to run after her?"
He looks at me with an amused smile. "Aren't you my wife? Where did this other wife come from?"
His words leave me stump
