Chapter 36

As far as Roxanne was concerned, she and Sebastian were already over. For Sebastian, though, it felt more like withdrawal. No matter how things had unfolded between them, their relationship had always been headed toward a breakup. She had loved him for seven years, but that didn't mean she had to love him for a lifetime. Loving Sebastian had cost her endless grievances, cold disregard, and the feeling of never being enough. Was it really too much to ask for a relationship where she was cherished? Sebastian might not have loved her, but that didn't mean she wasn't worthy of love. At the very least, she wasn't about to keep exhausting herself over his indifference. She had the courage to love again and deserved to be loved in return. And if the person she was falling for was Zachary… Well, Roxanne had a pretty good feeling about that. … By the time they arrived at the restaurant, the place was already buzzing with energy. Roxanne turned to Zachary with an eager smile. "Have you