Isabella clung to him. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry, but a good man like you shouldn’t marry someone so…”
She didn’t finish her words, but everyone knew what she meant.
This moment killed the boy who had broken down the warehouse door and braved flames to save me. What was left was a tech hotshot who was too good for a no-degree, ex-barmaid like me.
Back when loan sharks came knocking, I took a blow for Aiden. He begged me to find a way, and I went to sell liquor. Touched, he swore he’d marry me in style one day.
I turned to leave, but someone piped up. “I saw her at work once, going upstairs with some guy.”
I turned back to see Aidan’s twisted face, as if he was eager to tear me down.
My ears rang, and my heart pounded with rage. I stormed in, and every eye snapped at me. They were surprised to see me there.
With a sullen face, I walked to Aiden’s side.
He stood up with an innocent look. “Lorelei? What are you doing here?”
