All Chapters of Cutting My Losses: Chapter 11

The heart's capacity was limited, and Abel simply chose not to make room for me. That night, I drank far more than I usually would.Abel had always wanted children, and his expectations of me after marriage were high. It had been a long time since I had tasted alcohol.When Andre brought me back to my room, I thought I heard him whisper something in my ear. My mind was hazy, and I couldn't tell if I imagined it.The situation in Jonesburg remained unresolved, but my parents suggested I stay in Newsville for a few more days to unwind.As Andre wasn't particularly busy, we decided to stay.Since my marriage, Andre had spent two years studying in Newsville and was very familiar with everything there. He took me to the campus where he completed his graduate studies, and we wandered through various unique markets, where I found lots of intriguing trinkets.Andre always paid for everything. When I asked him why, he replied, "What kind of older brother lets his little sister pay? Peop