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!

successful career. You’re in no

I support any decision you make—including your choice to stay single!” my grandmother

clarity than her poor vision

support was a much-needed boost of confidence and security. My spirits

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

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to my office after

door. “Mr. Kennedy is

was he doing here?

ask, Edward appeared at my

at Cherry

the door. “Maddie’s been discharged. I was on my way home after

didn’t always show up at the office, but yes, he had

and returned to my work.

lack of attention made him uncomfortable, and he left.

few seconds later, someone knocked

I looked up.

it was

and said flatly, “He’s not here. He’s in his office.”

stepped in and closed

here for you,” she

me. “What more do you want from me?!

jewelry, and now my wedding. What else

small face pale, as though

who authorized her to leave the

of her sickbed? Or had

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

rage. I jumped to my

bi—” I trailed off, my fury

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

she hadn’t looked so fragile, I would’ve slapped her so hard she’d stick to the

everything, Tay-Tay! It’s not fair… You’re superior to me in everything we do… I’m the useless one! And

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