The Black Swan's Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th Game Was Mine All Along by Kylie Homme

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.”

moved to sit across from me, hesitated, then said, “I ran into Melody at the restaurant today. I didn’t

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that… an explanation?

trace of hope and uncertainty

Leo added, “There’s nothing between us anymore. Don’t go bothering her.” His

a clear warning.

it all. My eyes reddened, and I asked, barely controlling my

still married me?”

at me, only saying, “We’re already married.”

close yet

have

lingered in my heart–Leo, did you ever feel anything for me, even a

retreating figure, I felt an

night, my sleep was

moment, I saw the decisive silhouette of Leo

Melody into the spotlight, branding her as a mistress,

awoke, Leo was already gone.

gathered myself, put on makeup,

Corporation, Secretarial Department.

was handing over my duties to Peter when my colleague and friend Emilia

You’ve worked here for five years and

a helpless smile and replied with the excuse I had prepared, “I’m not leaving. I’m just transferring because… I’m pregnant.”

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and who did you marry?!” Emilia’s eyes nearly. popped out of her head at this

“I

I only answered the