The Wrong Woman

Cole's words struck a chord with Mila, frowning as she gazed silently at him. His stereotypical male response had truly unsettled her.

On the other hand, Phoebe sighed in relief, feeling some of her anger dissipate. However, she still felt conflicted, especially due to Cole's ambiguous attitude. Just as Phoebe was about to respond, Cole unexpectedly spoke up, "You've been my only girlfriend all along. There's no one else."

His declaration left Phoebe and Mila utterly stunned.

Mila frowned at Phoebe, her eyes silently questioning why their relationship had been kept under wraps.

Feeling increasingly wronged, Phoebe angrily demanded, "Cole, what are you talking about? When did I become your girlfriend?"

Confused, Cole replied, "Haven't we always been together?"

Phoebe simmered with frustration, feeling utterly drained. Mustering a faint smile, she retorted, "Me... your girlfriend? How did that even come about?"

Cole felt deeply wounded by her words. Growing increasingly frustrated, he insisted, "Aren't you going to acknowledge it?"

"What exactly am I supposed to acknowledge?" Phoebe shot back, her exasperation mounting.

Cole felt a mix of hurt and confusion. "You talk to me daily, send me messages, call me. Sometimes, you stay up until the early hours just to video chat with me.

all the kindness I've offered and treasured the presents I've given you. When I showed you the new house I purchased for us to live in after marriage, you described it as beautiful and cozy. "You even let me hold your hand when we crossed the

find amusement in the

seemed that Cole had been putting effort into their relationship for quite some time, yet Phoebe perceived

to confess his feelings, struggling with the

home, they still seemed to be

mix of anger and helplessness, Phoebe clenched her fists, saying, "But you never bothered to ask if I had feelings for you

you like me. Why else would you video chat with

in your opinion, how long do you think we've been

months,"

without even so

turned red, casting a shy glance at

it

made her way toward the

a few steps

kiss you too, but you avoided me

pressed her lips together, feeling a flush creep

she said, "I'm truly at a loss for words! I didn't even realize we were in

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