Contradicted

"I have something to tell you,'"Elijah began, trying to keep my voice steady. "We're getting married."

Marcus's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What? That's great news! I'm so happy for both of you," a genuine smile spreading across his face.

I could see the pain in his eyes, and it made me feel guilty. But i keep reminding myself how he mistreated me before.

"We've been together for a while now," ELijah explained, trying to sound nonchalant. 'We're really happy and we just decided to take the next step."

Marcus's expression softened and he gave me a small smile. "Well, I'm happy for you both. You make a great couple."

I couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment at his response. I had expected him to be angry or upset, but instead, he was genuinely happy for us. It made me realize that maybe he never loved me at all. But why did I get hurt?

As I made my way towards my fiancee, Elijah, and my ex-husband Marcus were engrossed in conversation, I couldn't help but feel a sense of