Chapter 34

GRACE

Tears began to well in my eyes and I knew that it would be hard for me from that moment on. But according to Jeremy, it was time I got my burdens off my chest.

“After two years of dating, Kyle proposed to me. And I still remember his proposal.” I let out a light laugh. “It was sort of cliché, but I loved it anyway because I loved Kyle so much. He proposed just right beside the Empire State Building.”

While biting a small portion of my upper lip, I faced Mr. Powers with a teary face and released a sad chuckle while my heart wrenched some more.

After I wiped off the waterworks which were bound to show up again, I looked down at the tiles, the tone of my voice heading to a more serious one.

“That day... I said yes. I still remember the ring. It was so freaking... beautiful.” My shoulders carried the depression that befell me. “I was happy. Very happy. The happiest I had been in a while. But not for long.”

My throat instantly felt heavy. My eyes welled