6
[Francis: Selma, where are you? I've been waiting at the pier for hours, freezing in this chilly breeze. Are you trying to turn me into an icicle?]
[Francis: Selma, I know you're intentionally staying with my father to get back at me for my public announcement with Anne.]
[Francis: I admit I made a mistake. Please come see me.]
[Francis: I swear you'll be the only woman in my life from now on, and I won't let Nathan or anyone else mistreat you again.]
The number of messages he sent tonight exceeded all the texts Francis had sent me over the past seven years combined.
Yet, I felt nothing.
Instead of replying, I forwarded him an anonymous wedding invitation.
The accompanying note said, [Ceremony for the elderly couple, Mr. Travis is cordially invited.]
After sending it, I destroyed the SIM card and discarded it in the garbage.
Being just a bastard child, I wasn't concerned about Francis showing up at the family estate.