The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Author: Dream Searcher

It was so infuriatingly ridiculous that I had to scoff and look at the traffic to calm myself down.

“I’m not a recycling station, Edward. No matter how much I’ve loved you or sacrificed for you, you lost your place in my heart the moment you decided to betray me.”

I took a few steps away from him and turned back just to add, “Even if every man in the world went extinct, I wouldn’t even give you a second glance, let alone be with you. You disgust me, Edward Kennedy.”

Maybe my steely resolution hurt him, because he suddenly stepped forward and grabbed me. “I love you, Taylor! These six years of love haven’t been for nothing—it’s carved in my bones!

“It’s just that… Maddie is dying, Tay-Tay. She’s been through so much, and I couldn’t ignore that small wish she wants to fulfill before she—”

“Let go, damn it!”

“Wait for me, Tay-Tay. I swear, once Maddie—”

I swung my hand and slapped him on the other cheek as hard as I could.

Now the handprints on his face were symmetrical!

“If you’re doing anything for my sake, then let it be you trying to act with some decency and dignity. Stop being a housefly already!” I declared before walking away.

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I hadn’t notified any relatives or friends about the wedding’s cancellation.

My grandmother, Edna, and Aunt Sarah were the only two people who knew.

My grandmother was almost 80. After suffering through the deaths of my grandfather and mother, she had become quite sickly over the years. Her health deteriorated with each passing day. I feared she might faint from the shock of the news.

To my surprise, after some initial fury and sadness, she let it go.

“Now, now. It’s better for a woman to learn all about a man’s problems before she marries him, sweetie. Way better than having it thrown at her face after she’s already pregnant.

“A conflict like this could hurt your body in ways you won’t even know, and then your child has to suffer with you!

with a successful career. You’re

if we can’t find the right husband for you in the future, I support any decision you make—including your

with more clarity than her poor vision suggested.

and security. My spirits lifted, and

the boss of the company, I should work even harder… for myself!

–

to my office

knocked on my door. “Mr. Kennedy is here,

was he doing here?

I could ask, Edward appeared at my door.

waved at Cherry dismissively.

into my office, remaining by the door. “Maddie’s been discharged. I was on my way home after taking her from the hospital and

but yes, he

him and returned to my work.

of attention made him uncomfortable,

seconds later,

I looked up.

it was Maddison!

said flatly, “He’s not here. He’s in

and

you,”

A thought occurred to me. “What

jewelry, and now my

her small face pale, as though she might

didn’t know who authorized her to leave the hospital.

her sickbed? Or had she simply given up on her treatment?

bless our marriage, Tay-Tay. You’re special—the guests won’t badmouth us

with rage. I jumped to

you bi—” I trailed off,

It’s like you want them to unleash their anger on you!” I snarled,

hadn’t looked so fragile, I would’ve slapped her

superior to me in everything we do… I’m the useless one! And now, I have an incurable

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