(Virginia’s POV)
Men.
It wouldn’t be far-fetched to call them beasts in human skin. Their eyes are always on the meat ahead instead of the one in front of them.
So I know I can’t trust Jasper.
When Scarlett was in front of him, he couldn’t wait to be at my beck and call. Now that I’m by his side, he can’t stop thinking about Scarlett.
But if he thinks I’m going to tolerate his attitude, then he’ll have to think again.
Because I’m not Scarlett. I won’t sit back and wait for him to choose another woman over me.
The key slides into the lock like it was made for my hand. I've been carrying this key for four years since he gave it to me, pretending I only use it for emergencies when he’s out of town.
The house is dark, silent except for the hum of the refrigerator and the distant tick
