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\u201cMom, this is Grayson,\u201d Megan said a few hours later, clinging to the arm of a man who looked older than me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was tall, with a polished suit and a steady, confident smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cErica, pleasure to meet you,\u201d he said, extending his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLikewise, Grayson. Megan didn\u2019t mention\u2026 a guest,\u201d I replied, forcing a polite smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan laughed, but it sounded strained. \u201cI thought it would be a nice surprise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grayson\u2019s eyes scanned the room as if assessing its worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I sat across from them, feeling an uncomfortable silence growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo, Grayson,\u201d I ventured, \u201cwhat do you do?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFinance. Investments,\u201d he answered smoothly, taking a sip from his glass without another glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFinance, huh?\u201d I murmured, glancing at Megan. \u201cAnd Megan, how\u2019s university?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMom\u2026 maybe university isn\u2019t the answer to everything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat are you saying?\u201d I asked, trying to keep calm. \u201cWe worked so hard to get you there, remember<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith Grayson, I feel free. He understands me in a way no one else does.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My irritation bubbling up. \u201cAnd how long has\u2026 this been going on?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grayson stood, adjusting his cufflinks with a slight, dismissive smile. \u201cIf you\u2019ll excuse me, I\u2019ll step outside for a moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That evening, we sat quietly, barely tasting our dinners. Despite everything, Megan appeared to expect that I would soften toward Grayson. Suddenly, a harsh knock broke the silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Megan opened the  door<\/a> to reveal a young woman with a flushed face and red-rimmed eyes, as if she had been crying for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRachel?\u201d Grayson whispered. Her gaze was locked onto him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou!\u201d Rachel spat. \u201cYou promised me. You told me I was the only one!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grayson\u2019s face paled. \u201cRachel, please\u2026 not here. This isn\u2019t the time\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot the time?\u201d she interrupted, her voice climbing higher with each word. \u201cI had to track you down! I put a GPS on your car because I couldn\u2019t get a straight answer from you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her words turned into sobs. Megan\u2019s face twisted in surprise. I felt a pang of relief. That was the truth she needed, even if it was painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIs this true?\u201d Megan\u2019s voice was cold. \u201cYou lied to me?\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMegan, listen. It\u2019s\u2026 complicated. I didn\u2019t mean\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cComplicated? You thought you could just\u2026 keep lying, jumping between us? How many others are there, Grayson?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He opened his mouth, but no words came. Megan stepped forward, her hands pushing him back toward the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sickening sound of impact tore through the night as Grayson crumpled onto the pavement, motionless. My hands flew to my mouth, horror flooding through me as I stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grayson couldn’t leave town yet, so he stayed. Megan left without a goodbye, admitting she never loved him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Grayson healed, we fell in love. Later, we found Megan\u2014she agreed to talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Megan dismissed Grayson, insisting she\u2019d move on. We reminded her of her strength. Days later, she called, admitting regret. She wanted to return to college. Grayson\u2019s support helped her see her true potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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