Regarding Justin with derision etched on my face, I deliberately said all that to hit him where it hurt. After all, he was an arrogant person who felt that he was very capable. As expected, his expression instantly darkened when I compared him with Michael.

Men were creatures with fragile egos, especially when they were compared to someone else. In comparison with Michael, Justin was far beneath him in terms of both looks and financial capabilities. He was merely an insignificant department manager in one of Michael’s many companies, so he didn’t even hold a candle to Michael.

“Anna, I know you’re only saying this because you’re angry at me. It’s okay. But do you know what kind of person Michael Shaw is? Do you know how many women he has? A man with his identity and status will never promise you forever. So wake up, won’t you?” Justin urged with feigned sincerity.

Conversely, his concerned expression amused me. With a derisive sneer on my face, I couldn’t help retorting coldly, “No matter what kind of person Michael is, he is still better than you. Even if he has countless women, I believe that he’ll never make a move against my best friend. He still has that much decency, unlike someone who’s really shameless to no end!”

There was an underlying meaning to my words. Naturally, Justin could tell that I was snubbing him and with such harsh words at that.

His expression stiffened, and rage burned within his eyes. Evidently, my words had thoroughly inflamed him.

“You’ve gone too far, Anna Garcia! Yes, I was at fault for having betrayed our relationship, but you don’t need to keep harping on that!”

Justin’s voice went up several decibels. There were only a few pedestrians since it was nighttime, so he wasn’t particularly worried about others overhearing our conversation.

“Since you’ve betrayed me, stop pestering me, then. Didn’t you tell me that you and Mabel love each other? So why are you still harassing me?”

Hah! I still remember vividly how he thanked me when I called off the wedding and set him free to be with Mabel. My heart was completely shattered then. It’s already incredibly kind of me to put things so tactfully right now. What right does he have to criticize me for harping on the issue when he didn’t experience the excruciating pain I felt back then?

wrath on his face promptly faded, but a long time passed before he lifted his head. Looking right into my eyes, he sincerely said, “Anna, I know I was at fault in that matter, and I know I hurt you. But while we were apart, I realized that it’s you I love,

very

behind my back for so many years, after all. Even their child is already a toddler, yet I’d always been kept in the dark, assuming that

Ah, how ridiculous! When I learned of the

no use even if you say sorry. I’m leaving, so please stop

his apology had no effect on me. I didn’t feel moved to forgive him. Instead,

Justin hugged me tightly from behind, his arms banding around

that, rage and repulsion inundated me. Oh my God, he actually dares

brute strength. No matter how I struggled, I simply couldn’t break free, leaving me livid and frustrated. How I wished to slap him hard across the face, yet I couldn’t even break away from his

go of me, Justin Xenakis! I’m going to shout for help if

fury blazed within me. I

me nicely, Anna? Was your love for me in the past all a lie? You

voice no longer as gentle but colored with a trace

have to demand that of me? It’s over between us. It’s over! Do you hear me? Whatever you’ve got to say, just say it to Mabel. Stop pestering me!” I roared as I struggled with all

I was still helpless as I simply couldn’t

letting me go anytime soon. I was just about to lambaste him again

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