First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

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and acted as if nothing had happened.

eating it spoon by spoon.

All of a sudden, Mariela felt like her three–year relationship was a joke.

She silently closed the dialog, put the mouse back in place,

Then she went to the downstairs kitchen and poured herself some soup,

Jaime had a weak stomach, so she learned to make this soup, especially for him. It had a lot of ingredients and took time. Though it took a lot of time and effort, since he had once said he liked it, she had made it for him for two years. After she finished a bowl of soup, Jaime walked downstairs.

He had already taken a shower, blow–dried

“Where did you go? I didn’t see you when I came back.”

his hair, and changed into clean and fresh clothes.

Mariela responded in a calm voice, “I went out for a walk for a while.”

walked towards the door and said, “I have to step out for a while. Something came up. If you’re tired, go to bed. Don’t wait for me.” She lowered

back tonight?” she

his shoes, remained silent for a few seconds, and then replied, “There’s an urgent matter at the company. If it takes too long, I probably won’t come

didn’t

had always been very understanding.

on it. After he changed his shoes, he left without looking

his computer remained untouched. On her WhatsApp, she saw a message from her

“Marie, when are you coming back to New

a kind older brother especially when he called

replied, “After I deal with

Let me know if there is anywhere I

replied, “OK.

“Rest early.

Jaime didn’t return.

morning, Mariela was awakened by

“Hello?”

birthday

the day after

tomorrow.

Remember

to