He Told Me to Stay Away After I Got Hurt So I Stepped Back… and Their House Deal Fell Apart Overnight

I left my number, the shop called back. Ellie had returned. She wanted the ring back. They had stalled her.

I drove there like my tires were on fire.

When I walked in, Ellie was at the counter in sunglasses and a hoodie pulled low. She turned. Her face went pale.

“Give it back,” I said.

She stared at me, then reached into her bag and pulled out a small continue reading …