Chapter 1

When my fiancé Ethan was picking out wedding jewelry, he bought two pieces — and let my sister Ava choose first.

One was a pink diamond necklace he'd tracked down across three cities, paying a fortune at auction.

The other was a cheap black brooch that came free with the necklace.

It clashed completely with my wedding dress.

For once, I pointed at the necklace.

"This time — can I choose first?"

Ethan ruffled my hair.

"Ava's always been picky. She has to have the best of everything. You're not like that — whatever's left is still fine."

I didn't respond. I just felt hollow inside.

Twenty years of growing up side by side with Ethan, and in his eyes, I would always be the one picking up what Ava left behind.

Eventually, even love was no different.

He'd had feelings for Ava. But Ava chose to chase her career.

Heartbroken, Ethan turned to me and confessed.

I stared at that black brooch, and suddenly reached out and gave it a small push.

"Keep both. I don't want to choose."

I was done choosing leftovers.