Jessica Simpson ’saddened by Nick-Vanessa engagement’

WASHINGTON - The news that Nick Lachey has got engaged with Vanessa Minnillo did not surprise ex-wife Jessica Simpson as she knew the day would come when the singer would propose to another woman.

“Even though Jessica wants to be happy for Nick, this is a very difficult time for her,” People mag quoted a friend of Simpson’s as saying.

“Nick was the love of her life then, man, and he was her first, so she will always have a very special place in her heart for him. She’s deeply saddened.”

According to an insider, the actress has yet to contact Lachey to say congrats, and it’s possible it may stay that way for a while, for fear she may not come off as sincere.

“If you can’t say something nice, it’s better to say nothing at all,” the insider added. (ANI)