Gone with Time

Everyone says my life is over when Brandon Price calls off his engagement with me. I've been with him for five years, and my reputation is ruined after going to extremes to cater to his fancies. No one wants a woman like me.Later, when rumors spread about Brandon finding a new woman, the people around me wait to see me grovel at his feet and beg him to take me back.They don't know that I've volunteered to get into an arranged marriage with someone far away in Porthaven City on my sister's behalf.Before the wedding, I return the jewelry chest Brandon gave me. It contains an empty coupon card he gave me when we were younger, and I leave it blank. I make a clean break.After a long time, Brandon suddenly mentions me in conversation. "Has Reegan Rowland died or something? Why haven't I seen her around for so long?"Meanwhile, my newlywed husband kisses me awake after I've just experienced euphoria. "Be good, Reegan. We agreed on four rounds, and not a round less…"