Chapter? It ended neatly-with no bitterness."

Lurking behind, Vincent heard every word, each sentence a jab to the gut. His gaze narrowed on Hannah and Miles, the dazzling pair everyone adored.

As the university's president, Connor Todd, paused mid-tour to gesture at a landmark, he froze, chilled by Vincent's abrupt shift in demeanor. The trailing administrators exchanged tense glances, baffled by Vincent's sudden mood change.

Erica, tracing Vincent's focus, pieced it together."Isn't that Ms. Scott with Mr. Whitaker? They're awfully close. Maybe the rumors online weren't far off."