in return, suddenly he’s the villain.”
Emily stared at the message.
There it was.
The man who had smiled while handing her roses was now complaining that his generosity had not produced the outcome he expected.
She responded with one final message.
“Daniel, you told me dinner was your treat. I accepted your invitation in good faith. I never agreed to repay you, financially or emotionally. If you expected something in return, you should have communicated that before the date. Kindness isn’t a debt, and a romantic evening isn’t a
