I Never Regretted Leaving You (Can't Win Me Back)

Chapter 11

The untamed wolf that had yet to grow into its fangs was now an irresistible, doe–eyed pup.

Since he offered himself up willingly, Isabella wondered if she should make the most of him.

But then, she thought of the dark emperor reigning at the pinnacle of the pyramid–a peerless figure of earthly beauty, unattainable as the lofty flower perched on the highest peak.

Isabella ultimately backed down. She couldn’t afford to take that risk.

“No need,” she said lightly. “For now, I’ll stick to what I know best–women’s fashion.”

Theodore’s face revealed a trace of hurt. “Fine, but when you start designing menswear, promise you’ll use me as your model.”

Isabella humored him with a half–hearted response. “Sure.”

Throwing herself into a grueling work routine, Isabella sketched several designs for women’s clothing on scrap paper. She painstakingly selected her favorite design, cut the fabric, and

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sewed it into a finished garment: a grass–green high–waisted. skirt paired with a chic short blazer. Layered over a soft oat- colored blouse, the outfit perfectly balanced feminine grace with a touch of boldness.

Clutching the completed outfit, she set out to pitch her design to local boutiques. Yet, time and again, she was turned away before even meeting the decision–makers. Shop assistants dismissed her outright, sending her packing without a second glance.

The sleepless nights and relentless effort finally took their toll on Isabella’s already fragile health.

One day, as she made porridge for Theodore, her vision darkened. She collapsed onto the kitchen floor, unconscious.

When Theodore noticed her absence, he shouted, “Sis!”

Receiving no reply, he hobbled from room to room searching for her. Eventually, he found her crumpled on the kitchen floor, clutching a dumpling wrapper–his favorite dish. She was curled up, utterly unresponsive.

Theodore’s face went pale: In a burst of frantic energy, carried her down the stairs and rushed to the hospital.

he

the doctor looked at Theodore with a puzzled expression. “The patient is

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back. Did she recently undergo a kidney removal surgery?”

as his blood surged. His face turned

for her future?” he asked, his voice choked with anguish..

height lent him an air of premature maturity. The fragile woman lying in the hospital bed, with her petite frame and doll–like face, looked

reduce the frequency of your marital relations. And take proper precautions–pregnancy would be dangerous for

crimson. I understand,” he

to broken Chinese, the doctor added, “She’s very weak and severely malnourished. You should make her

expression grew heavier as images of Isabella, sickly and overworked, flashed in his mind. He recalled how

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late drafting designs and gave him the nutritious food while

selfless, so pure–hearted, yet so foolish? The

transferred to a general ward, she slowly

she weakly asked, “What

overwork yourself anymore. Let me take care of earning money for

seemed to understand. “You know, don’t you?”

his voice trembling. “Sis, I had

Painful memories she had tried

your age back then–young and naive,” she said, her voice soft but heavy. “When I had nowhere to turn, he took

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a kidney for his white moonlight, I didn’t hesitate.

taken me in so he could have my kidney later. Every kind act of his had been

I changed my mind.

saving her meant I didn’t owe him anymore. So, I left

began to cry uncontrollably. “Theodore,

She trembled like a broken

now on. I’ll make sure anyone who hurt you pays for it.”

be like him, using gratitude as a weapon to bind you. Live for yourself. You don’t owe me anything. I’ll