My Ex Next Door Novel

In "My Ex Next Door" by Sarahatici, Novie enters a confession cubicle, burdened by guilt and confusion over a past decision. She confesses to a priest that five years prior, she left a man the day after he proposed, a choice she made to protect her family, though she carries the weight of her actions. The priest questions why she's confessing now, after so much time has passed. Novie reveals her ex-fiancé is moving in next door, a fact her parents are unaware of. When she asks if confessing a sin or seeking advice is different, the priest jokingly contrasts their roles. He then ends the session abruptly, advising her to pray and offering a prayer, leaving Novie speechless and questioning the interaction. Still confused and nervous, Novie prepares to leave, only to see Ken, whom she remembers from the previous night, waving at her.