My Ex Gave My Savings to His "Mentee," So I Ruined Him

My boyfriend was supposed to meet my parents today, but dinner time had passed, and he was nowhere to be seen.

I sent three Snapchats and made two FaceTime calls. No response.

In the private room of the restaurant, my parents asked me about him several times. I couldn't even make up a decent lie anymore.

Finally, my phone buzzed. His voice came through, filled with half-hearted apology:

"Lily had an emergency, and I’m sorting it out. Go ahead and eat without me. Don't wait."

I frowned. "Lily? That junior from your college?"