I hired a fake boyfriend for a Fourth of July party to face my ex—but what he did next shocked everyone and changed everything

because I “took forever.”

Him joking that I should skip dessert.

That long, heavy sigh when I spoke too long.

Praising Lucille’s body at the same table where I served his children dinner.

Him joking that I should skip dessert.

I had apologized until everyone mistook silence for peace.

Then Lucille moved.

Slowly, she lifted Ryan’s hand off her waist.

He looked continue reading …