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 in no rush, are you?

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

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

much-needed boost of confidence and security. My spirits lifted, and I felt reinvigorated

that I was the boss of the company, I should work even harder…

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to my office after the morning briefing.

on my door. “Mr. Kennedy is here,

was he

Edward

waved at Cherry dismissively.

was on my way home after taking her from the hospital and

office, but yes, he had some

returned

attention made him uncomfortable, and he left.

later,

I looked up.

time, it was

scowled and said flatly, “He’s not here. He’s in

and closed the

here for you,” she said softly.

skeptical. A thought occurred to me. “What more do

gown, my jewelry, and now my wedding.

face pale, as though she might faint at

know who authorized her to leave the

her out of her sickbed? Or

witness and bless our marriage, Tay-Tay. You’re special—the guests

rage. I jumped to my feet.

you bi—” I trailed off,

any limits?! Do you relish the thought of everyone pointing at your behavior? It’s like you want them to

I would’ve slapped her so

cry. “You’re better than me at everything, Tay-Tay! It’s not fair… You’re superior to me in everything we do…

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