Chapter 15

A few days later, under Eva's constant hints and not-so-subtle pressure, Timothy had no choice but to take her to a bridal boutique to try on wedding dresses. Seeing the rows of gowns, he couldn't help but be reminded of the time he'd come here with me to pick out a wedding dress. Back then, we'd been so happy and in love. But because of his own greed, everything had fallen apart. "Babe, babe, what are you doing? Come here. Weren't you the one who wanted to see me try these on? What do you think?" He smiled faintly, lost in the memory. "My wife looks good in everything, as usual." "Timothy, you're such a sweet-talker. Look at me, my belly's huge. How good could I possibly look?" Eva's sharp laugh yanked him straight back to reality. He turned to look at her in the backless gown and suddenly realized that she didn't seem so sweet and innocent anymore. All that softness she once had was gone, replaced by something flashier, more shallow. Then, his eyes froze. There were no scars o