He Called It a “Compromise”—Until My Cats Exposed His True Heart

in my ears.

“No,” I said.

His eyes narrowed. “So that’s it. You’re choosing cats over me.”

I looked down at Toby, who had pressed his body against my shin like a quiet promise.

Then I looked at Luna and Oliver, who were watching me with wide, unblinking eyes—like they could feel the weight of my choice, even if they didn’t understand the words.

And I felt continue reading …