"I want to cancel the engagement."
Aurora's heart shook as she heard Richard's declaration. Her mind went blank for a moment before she could think of what her fiance had said, pondering over the sudden change in Richard's behaviour.
She couldn't help but recall how her mother told her engagement news a month ago. She thought it was a dream, but it turned out to be a reality.
His action convinced her, noticing the subtle signs between Barbara and him. Their once affectionate gestures had turned into distant looks and forced smiles. It seemed as though there was an underlying tension between them that she couldn't fully comprehend.
Her mind raced with questions and doubts. Had Richard fallen out of love with Barbara? Or was there something else going on behind the scenes?
