Chapter 7
The posts disappeared within two days–Dylan had them taken down.]
He didn’t ask any questions, just told me not to worry about it.[]
As I walked out of the office, I saw Dylan waiting there with bags full of things.
“These are all the things you loved to eat when you were a teenager. I know you like sweet things, but I don’t know if you still do. If you don’t like these, then I can-‘
I watched Dylan, who was usually confident and in control of everything, rambling nervously as he tried to express his care for me.
I was inexplicably moved.[]
used to love sweet things.
I still do now–I guess I’ve had enough bitterness in my life.]
“I love them. Thank you.“[]
I took the bag of sweets from his hands.]
“Vera!”
It was Marcus’s voice.]
But how had he found me here?]
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He should be with Sienna.[]
We were supposed to leave each other alone.[]]
My hands started to tremble slightly.
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As I turned around, I saw a tall figure running toward me.
“You ran away from our wedding and got an abortion just so you could shack up with this bastard? Should Leongratulate you on your romance? Vera, come with me!“]
Marcus grabbed my wrist, trying to drag me away.
I yanked my hand free and stepped back several paces.[]
“Marcus, watch your language. I’m telling you, we have absolutely nothing to do with each other, so who I’m with is none of your business.”
Hearing my words, Marcus’s expression grew darker and darker.[]
“Vera, if you come with me now, I’ll give you a chance to redeem yourself. I’ll forgive you for running away from the wedding. Don’t be ungrateful.”
I laughed–a mocking laugh.
“Marcus, you need to get your head checked. What makes you think I’ll always be waiting behind you? What gives you the right to
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summon me and dismiss me at will? I never owed you anything. You don’t actually think you’re doing me some kind of favor, do you? Well, thanks so much–the biggest favor you could do me is to stay far away from me.“]
My emotions grew more intense, my words more sarcastic.
I kept venting all the humiliation I’d endured over the past ten years.
Hearing this left Marcus somewhat dazed.[]
He’d never seen me like this before.[]
I’d always been obedient and compliant with him. Even when he did something hurtful, as long as he made the slightest effort to appease me, I’d come running back to him like a puppy.
But love is never killed with a single blow.[]
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“Don’t call my name. It disgusts me. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other.“]
With that, I pulled Dylan away from there.
Dylan remained silent, letting me drag him along.
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When we reached the front door, Dylan stopped and looked at me intently.
I suddenly felt panicked.[]
Was he disgusted with me now?
Did he think I was terrible?
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“Vera, I had no idea… that after I left, you suffered so much. I’m sorry about the past. It won’t happen again. Go back to being the fearless little queen you used to be, okay?”
I looked up and met Dylan’s gaze, then shook my head.
“Vera, what’s wrong?”
Dylan stepped closer and took my hand.[]
“I just… feel like this isn’t real. Being loved feels so unreal. I’m afraid
I’ll always be that pitiful woman everyone excludes.“]
After hearing my words, Dylan pulled me into his arms.
this is just a dream, that I’ll wake up and be all alone again, that
“We’re all here.”
