On the Podium, My Ex Kneels Begging for Another Chance

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On the day of my engagement with Ethan, Chloe called him off the spot.

One phone call from Chloe, and he was gone.

"Chloe's got a high fever," he explained, "She's home alone and scared. Someone has to be with her."

When Julian finally showed up three days later, he said, "We still have time, Mia. Once she's feeling better, we can just go to Vegas and get married."

Instead, I accepted an offer from DARPA.

When I saw Julian again, his eyes were bloodshot. "Where have you been for the las