His smirk deepened as he watched her grow nervous. She swallowed hard. Behind him, she noticed Jacob and Taylor dancing as well. Jacob’s eyes found hers. It was the first time they made eye contact since she arrived. She immediately turned back to Ethan and moved with the music.
“Are you upset? Do you still like Taylor?”
He scoffed, glancing over his shoulder at Taylor before turning back.
“Why would I be upset? She’s doing a great job keeping your ex-boyfriend company.”
She didn’t respond, but the pain in his eyes was unmistakable.
“That’s why you hate Jacob so much?”
He almost laughed as she began connecting the dots. He tilted his head, amused.
“Don’t you hate him too? Remember, he had a fiancée when he was dating you?”
She stayed calm—she had long let go.
“I remember, but I do
