A Bitter Broadcast

The living room fell silent except for the sound of the television news anchor's voice filling the space with words that cut through Damon like knives. The entire family sat frozen on the couch, watching the screen where Sylvie and Evander stood together, radiating happiness that seemed to mock everything Damon had lost.

"In other news today, business power couple Sylvie Adler and Evander Mercer h