To My Former Lover, A Happy Wedding

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The night before our engagement, my boyfriend went behind my back to find his precious childhood sweetheart.

When I finally tracked him down at the dive bar, he was sobbing in her arms. "In our next life, let's make sure we don't miss each other again," he whimpered.

I stood there, my heart cold. "And what about me?" I asked quietly.

Bennett turned around, his face flickering with a moment of sheer panic. "Lyra, it's just a joke. Don't take it so seriously."

I let out a soft, sharp la