“Love is nothing but problems,” and the main thing in life is money and stability—you can and should go after them by using wealthy men—that’s what she convinces herself of. Women love only old moneybags. Without money, you’re worthless to them—just a failure and trash you can toss out of your life without any regrets, and with them you can easily buy anything, he believes. Romance and feelings are nonsense; without them, living and achieving your goals is easier.
But for how long will these beliefs hold when they collide again—when she meets them once more? A new story from the cycle “Love Without Justification.” Read it as a standalone, but it’s better to start with the first one—“Grizzly.”