Chapter 44

When Jericho and I got home, his question echoed in my mind. I don't know why that stuck because his question was simple. “I mean, when Brent and I were together, was I really happy?” I asked for Marian's opinion because she was always with me during those times.

“Honestly, I don't know. But I noticed that you put too much effort into people. I've been annoyed with you before, why is your style like that, it's like your mom used to be.”

“Hey, you're really bad, mom?”

“Yes, and I'm not the only one who noticed it, but other people as well. You gave your all to that man who didn't make any effort for you. I thought you were going to be stupid,” Marian added.

“I just really loved him too much,” I said.

“That's not love. You knew within yourself that something was wrong but you were afraid to let go for some reason that only you know, Kylie. Do you remember that it's almost Christmas? I was very annoyed with your husband,” said Marian.

I frowned as I remembe