I hesitated. There was a hint of something unspoken in his words, a quiet disapproval of James.
I’ve always been close to David, so I didn’t hide anything from him.
"James cheated."
David didn’t seem surprised at all. He just nodded, as though he had known for a long time.
"Oh, you finally know."
I stared at him, shocked.
"You knew too?"
David shrugged, his expression not one of sympathy but quiet understanding.
"Anyone with eyes could see it. He and Ella have a complicated relationship. We’re in the same city, remember? We see each other every day. It’s easy to pick up on the little things when you're always around."
I forced a smile, my fingers brushing against my forehead in a gesture of helplessness.
"So, everyone knew about this. It's almost laughable, isn't it? The person who once treated me so well, the one I thought was different, is the one who betrayed me."
David looked at me with a serious expression, his voice calm but firm.
"Haven’t you heard the saying? Find someone who is good in themselves, not just someone who is good to you."
His words hit me harder than I expected.
Yes, I had chosen James because he loved me, but I had overlooked something crucial.