I opened our chat and sent him a message. [Your birthday is in three days. I’ve got a surprise for you. I hope you’ll like it.]
He replied quickly, [The best gift you can give me is to help Natalie test the medicine properly.]
I couldn’t help but sneer. I knew what he really meant beneath those words— “That’s all you’re good for now.”
To keep the last bit of dignity I had, I didn’t reply. Instead, I pulled out my SIM card, snapped it in half and threw it out the car window.
That was my farewell— to the past and to the version of myself who had spent seven years walking on eggshells.
Since Zayn loved Natalie so deeply, then I would let go and help them have their happy ending.
