Chapter 1

The day after we got legally married at the courthouse, I was waiting at the airport for my new husband, Ethan, holding two plane tickets.

He finally showed up, but his childhood best friend, Serena, was trailing right behind him.

"Babe, Serena just went through a really bad breakup. I brought her along so she could clear her head," Ethan explained, his voice tentative and cautious.

Serena was wearing the exact same beach dress as me. She flashed me an apologetic, sweet smile.

"Chloe, sweetie, I hope I’m not intruding. I just wanted to bask in your newlywed happiness."

I looked down at the third ticket in Ethan’s hand, which was sandwiched right next to mine.

Seat 16B.

My seat was 16A, and Ethan’s was 16C.

He had deliberately placed Serena right between us.

Standing there, a sudden surge of pure fury rushed from the soles of my feet straight to my head.

I dragged Ethan to the side, keeping my voice low and dangerous.

"Send her home, or I’m leaving."

Ethan looked utterly put out, sighing helplessly. "Babe, can you please not be so unreasonable?"

"Serena told me she’s terrified of being alone right now. She just wanted some company and a little distraction."

"Besides, we’ve known each other since we were kids. It’s just a vacation. It’s no big deal..."

I cut him off.

"If you don't make her leave, we’re getting a divorce."