“I didn’t know,” Ada says, almost wincing when the words come out. Will they even comfort you? “Leon never mentioned he was dating someone.”

She knows it’ll only hurt you more, but she wants to be honest. Ada doesn’t know why Leon was even interested in her when he had you. She’s captivated by you in a way she can’t explain. “I’m sorry,” she adds, because it feels right. “You deserve more.” She can give you that.