Chapter 12

That had been over two months ago. So, all this time—way before the wedding—Eleanor had already made up her mind to leave. The realization hit Aaron like a knife to the chest, and the crushing pain made it hard for him to stay on his feet. He asked, "Why? Why would you do this to me? Why didn't you tell me anything?" But instead of backing down, Eleanor finally let out everything she had buried inside. "And what about you? Why did you treat me the way you did? "Did you think I'd know nothing just because I was overseas? You paraded Alina around like she belonged next to you. What, did you think I was too naive to notice? You cared about her so much—liked her so much. Why didn't you just break up with me? "Why did you keep me around while you were off with someone else? You cheated first. Her baby's five months along, and you're mad I ran away from the wedding? What right do you have to question me?" Each word struck like a hammer, loud and sharp, silencing everyone around them.