"You two have been friends forever. If Lily hadn't spent those two years abroad, you'd have been together a long time ago. Emma wouldn't even be in the picture," Ethan's mother added.
A cold shiver ran through me.
So the rumors were true!
I'd heard whispers about this before from Ethan's middle school friends. They hinted at something, but Ethan quickly changed the subject, telling them not to spread gossip.
I thought it was just idle chatter, but it turned out I was merely a placeholder in his life.
No wonder Ethan didn't even try to defend me.
Even when I was on the brink of walking away, I was still at fault.
It was clear now. His heart was always with Lily.
"Miss.
"Could you please move over?"
The waiter's voice broke my train of thought.
I took a deep breath and followed him into the private room.
The seating arrangement was clear. They were huddled together like a perfect little family while I was the unwelcome guest.
"Ah, Emma, you're here! Come on in."
Ethan's mother greeted me, but there was a hint of unease in her smile.
"How's your leg? Feeling better?"
Ethan looked up at me.