Teddy’s words echoed in Aaron’s ears—If you don’t truly love Emily, you’ll never be happy together.
But did he not truly love her? Then why was he so furious, even devastated, when she asked for a divorce? Why did it hit him so hard, why did it drive him mad seeing how eager she was to cut him off completely?
Frank and Teddy exchanged glances, both unsure of what to say. If Aaron didn’t even know where his heart stood, who were they to weigh in?
Aaron couldn’t make sense of it. His mind was a fog, a mess he didn’t want to untangle. He hated feeling even remotely sober right now. His lips pressed into a tight, hard line as he reached again for the bottle in front of him.
“Hey—” Frank’s eyes widened as he lunged to stop him, grabbing the body of the bottle. This wasn’t just any drink—it
