The Man Beside Her
I turned toward the man Chloe was clinging to.
Tall. Broad shoulders. Expensive navy suit. Familiar cologne.
From behind—or in dim lighting—he could easily pass for my fiancé, Ethan Callahan.
The resemblance was close enough to fool distant relatives who had only seen engagement photos.
Close enough to fool my parents, who cared more about last names and bank accounts than details.
And that was when I started laughing.
Not politely.
Not bitterly.
A full, uncontrollable laugh that bent me over and filled the entire room.
Chloe’s confident smile began to crack.