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.

find the right husband for you in the future, I support any decision you make—including your choice to stay single!” my

said my grandmother saw things with more clarity than her poor vision suggested. My mother’s failed marriage had taught

boost of confidence and security. My spirits lifted, and I felt reinvigorated enough to

boss of the company, I

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my office after the morning

door. “Mr. Kennedy

was stunned. What was he doing

Edward

waved at Cherry

my way home after taking her from the

show up at the office, but yes, he had

returned

lack of attention made him uncomfortable, and

later,

I looked up.

time, it was Maddison!

flatly, “He’s not here.

in and

for you,” she said softly.

to me. “What more

and now my wedding. What else is there for you

face pale, as though she

didn’t know who authorized her to leave

Or had she simply given up on

you to be our wedding witness and bless our marriage, Tay-Tay. You’re special—the guests won’t badmouth us if it’s

with rage. I jumped to my

I trailed off, my fury overwhelming me.

limits?! Do you relish the thought of everyone pointing at your behavior? It’s like you want them to unleash their anger on you!”

looked so fragile, I would’ve slapped her so hard she’d stick

at everything, Tay-Tay! It’s not fair… You’re superior to me

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