She Cheated and then Regreted So Much novel Chapter 8

During dinner, Jessica got curious.

"So, how'd you and Sarah even get together in the first place?"

My hand paused midair, past memories playing in my head like a movie.

Freshman year.

I was class president, and somehow, I lost the class funds.

Some people started whispering that I stole the money.

The rumors spread like wildfire, and by the time my advisor called me in, I realized that "the truth will come out eventually" was complete bullshit.

Just when I thought I was screwed, Sarah stepped in.

She posted in the class group chat, saying I had already reported it to the police and whoever took the money should confess.

I thought it was a dumb bluff. Who'd fall for that?

Turns out, everyone.

The next day, the real thief turned himself in.

I asked Sarah, "What if I really had taken it?"

She just laughed, all smug.

"No way. I've got a good read on people."

"The moment I met you, I knew you weren't that kind of guy."

When the whole world doubted me, Sarah was the light in my darkness.

After that, we got closer.

By her birthday, I confessed, and we started dating.

But as time passed, I realized I was never Sarah's only priority.

Still, I held on.

I gave and gave, hoping it would mean something.

In the end, I was just setting myself up to be torn apart.

Jessica clutched her throat dramatically.

"Damn, that's some toxic fate right there."

Her exaggerated voice made me laugh, breaking through the lingering sadness.

Then, her expression softened.

She looked at me, totally serious.

"You look better when you smile."

"Stop dwelling on the past, James."

"There's a whole future waiting for you."

Something about the way she said it made my face heat up, and I instinctively turned away.