As the ceremony began, Antonio walked toward the altar, her hand resting gently in Emilio’s. There was no hesitation, no self-consciousness.
That was the moment I realized the truth: she had found a happiness I could never give her.
The Longest Drive Home
When the ceremony ended, I left quietly. No dramatic confrontation, no bitter parting words.
At home, I dropped my designer bag on the couch and collapsed onto the floor. My chest ached. And then I cried.
I didn’t cry out of jealousy. I cried because I finally understood that I had lost the most valuable thing I’d ever had — not because she found someone “better” in money or status, but because she found someone better in heart.
The Lesson That Changed Me
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