Chapter 383

Madison

I refused to look at him, focusing instead on selecting the perfect tomato like my life depended on it.

“Yes,” I said finally. “We were.”

“Then why won’t you talk to me?”

“Because there’s nothing to talk about,” I added three tomatoes to my basket. “You got engaged. I quit. End of story.”

“You never even gave me a chance to explain.”

I spun to face him. “Explain what? That you were sleeping with me while planning a future with Katherine? That I meant nothing to you? I got the message loud and clear.”

“It wasn’t like that.”

“No? Then what was it like?” I challenged. “You got what you wanted from me, then moved on to someone more appropriate.”

“Madison.”

“Don’t.” I held up a hand. “Don’t say my name like that. Like we’re friends. Like you care.”

“I do care.”

“No, you don’t.” I moved past him toward the pasta aisle. “You’re just not used to people walking away from you. It bothers you. Your ego can’t