Complex situation.
He had always thought that Mark was an ass and that Alicia deserved better.
Is this supposed to say Jared instead of Mark.
The story has good tension. It seems like this relationship was already on the rocks, so good for her to move on. Carlos is either going to be a lucky guy or find himself in an awkward position.
You're right, it should say Jared. I seemed to have been obsessed with using Mark instead of Jared! Thanks for pointing it out, and reading and commenting.