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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an

faint trace of hope

“There’s nothing between us anymore. Don’t

a clear warning.

the absurdity of it all. My eyes reddened, and I asked, barely controlling my voice, “If… if she’d returned three

still married me?”

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

Such a close

have

in my heart–Leo, did you

retreating figure, I

night, my sleep was restless.

one moment, I saw the decisive silhouette of Leo during our last

parents pulling Melody into the spotlight, branding her

awoke, Leo was already gone.

put on makeup, and

Secretarial

when my colleague

are you transferring your work? You’ve worked here for five years and were

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

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

“I

I only answered

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