Matilda was hesitant to share personal details with her school friends, especially these ones who relied on her for help. She didn't feel the same connection with them as she did with Sabrina.
However, she also worried that her friend would become desperate and pursue Devin, which could further strain their already rocky relationship.
After careful thought, Matilda decided to reveal the truth about her relationship with Devin.
"He is my fiancé," she confessed, and in that moment, it felt like a weight had been lifted off Devin's shoulders. At least she wasn't as ashamed of him as he had believed.
Her friend's expression changed, and Matilda could tell that she thought she was being lied to.
It seemed to her friend that Matilda didn't want to give her Devin's contact information.
"You never mentioned having a fiancé before," her friend said, glancing at Matilda's finger and the expensive diamond ring adorning it. Jealousy flashed in her eyes.