Chapter 27

Those words shattered my defenses completely

“It’s always been you.”

I mulled over the phrase, replaying it over and over in my mind, almost torturing myself

with it.

I didn’t know how far I walked before I finally leaned weakly against the corridor railing, my gaze hollow and numb. Leo’s heart was occupied by Melody, leaving no room for me.

A bitter smile crossed my face as a decision took root in my heart. Perhaps it was best to let go–to free both of us and give him and Melody their chance.

At that moment, my phone rang. It was Leo.

My hand trembled, and I hung up immediately

A text message soon followed.

Where did you go?

Looking around, I realized I had unconsciously wandered almost to the restaurant’s entrance. I ignored the message, pretending not to see it. I didn’t want to face him right now.

On the other side, Leo frowned at the unanswered message.

Late that night, the sound of the door opening echoed through the apartment. I, sitting on the couch, turned my head to see Leo entering, tugging off his tie. Our eyes met, and the atmosphere turned tense.

Leo’s expression was unreadable as he asked casually, “Why aren’t you asleep?”

I looked away, my emotions already under control. I replied as if nothing had happened, “Couldn’t sleep, just watching some TV.”

then said, “I ran into Melody at the

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that… an

I looked up, a faint trace of hope and

nothing between us anymore. Don’t

clear warning.

after the absurdity of it all. My eyes reddened, and I asked,

still married me?”

glanced at me, only saying,

close yet

have

lingered in my heart–Leo,

figure, I felt an inexplicable weariness.

sleep

decisive silhouette of

my parents pulling Melody into the spotlight, branding her as a mistress, while Leo’s eyes darkened

Leo was

makeup, and prepared for work.

Corporation, Secretarial

Peter when my colleague and friend Emilia stared in shock.

Why are you transferring your work? You’ve worked here for five years and were about to get promoted.

replied with the excuse I had prepared, “I’m not leaving. I’m

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married, and who did you marry?!” Emilia’s

“I

ago.” I only answered

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