I stood there in the shadows for a while, a sharp pain twisting in my heart.
He hadn't bought me a single piece of jewelry for a very long time, completely ignoring my requests. But seeing how plain I looked tonight, he didn't even bother to offer me a single accessory to help me fit in. Yet, here he was, giving a million-dollar necklace to Ema right in front of his parents.
Suddenly, the phone in my pocket began to ring, its loud buzz cutting through my heavy thoughts. I pulled it out and saw Lily's name blinking on the screen. For a long time now, we hadn't spoken a single word to each other because of my lockdown, and I knew deep down that she must be completely worried sick about my safety.
I quickly pressed the button and picked up the call, holding the device to my ear. "Lily?
