I wanted you—not the jewelry.”
I didn’t know whether to be angry about the lie… or moved by the reason behind it. But as she took my hand and pressed it to her cheek, I realized something: She had never rejected the ring. She had just never wanted me to feel like I wasn’t enough.
And somehow, that truth meant more than any diamond ever could. Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered.
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