Chapter 2
Today was their wedding anniversary. Gabriel posted a heartfelt essay on his social media at midnight, really showing how much he loved and appreciated her.
In just a few hours, the post got over ten million likes and shares. Screens all over the city played a love video he made himself, letting everyone see how much he cared for her.
A big crowd showed up outside the villa without any warning, covering the path with 1,825 bouquets of roses. In the middle was a giant hollow crystal ring, filled with new clothes and handbags from major brands. On top was a little music box that played Gabriel’s warm voice.
This book had been added on your bookshelf.
“Happy anniversary, my love. I love you.”
Anna had a blank look on her face as she closed the bedroom door and buried herself under the quilt, like nothing around her mattered.
Gabriel called, his voice full of guilt. “Honey, there’s a sudden issue with the collaboration. I can’t be with you for our anniversary today, but I promise to make it up to you when I get back.”
Hearing his clumsy excuse, Anna suddenly laughed, her voice trembling. “It’s fine.”
“You’re upset, honey.” Gabriel keenly sensed her odd tone. “I prepared so many surprises for you. I hope you’ll like them.”
“I’m not upset. Work is important. I don’t feel well, so I’ll take a nap.” Anna hung up coldly.
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She curled up into a ball, struggling to hold back the pain in her heart.
The hustle and bustle outside the villa kept going. Drones that Gabriel set up performed in the sky, making different shapes to show his love for Anna.
Lots of reporters rushed over, hoping to interview Anna and spread their love story even more.
Anna ignored them, as her phone kept ringing nonstop.
Looking at Gabriel’s name on the screen, her vision got blurry again. She wanted to answer and ask why he broke his promise, why he fell for another woman.
But in the end, she quietly turned off her phone and buried her head in the quilt.
She didn’t know how much time had passed when the quilt was suddenly thrown back, and a beam of strong light stabbed in, hurting Anna’s eyes.
Against the light, she saw Gabriel looking worn out. His hair was messy, his face pale, his eyes full of worry and lingering fear.
The moment he felt Anna was upset, he rushed back right away, only to find her ignoring all his calls.
Seeing Anna, he hugged her tightly. His voice was hoarse and choked. “Thank god you’re home! I’m sorry, my love. I’m so sorry.”
Gabriel’s eyes got red, and his body started shaking like he couldn’t control it. “I’ll never leave you home alone again. When you didn’t answer my calls, it felt like my whole world fell apart.
“Nothing is more important than you. I’m here to spend our anniversary
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with you.”
Anna didn’t say anything. Seeing her silence as leftover anger, Gabriel got down on one knee and begged, “Promise me you’ll never ignore my calls or shut me out again. It would kill me.”
His tense and scared look seemed real–he really did love her.
“You came back quick,” Anna said, tugging at the corner of her mouth. Gabriel’s face changed, a flicker of guilt crossing it.
“Haven’t you eaten all day? Let me take you to the revolving
restaurant,” Gabriel said, changing the subject and tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
“No,” Anna shook her head.
Panic rose in Gabriel. “Then get some rest. I’ll go downstairs and cook for you.”
“Okay,” Anna nodded coldly, turning her back to him.
Thinking she was still mad, he took a deep breath and left the room.
About ten minutes later, a bunch of noise started coming from downstairs.
Anna went downstairs and saw the villa’s living room packed with Gabriel’s friends, busy hanging up freshly developed photos on the walls.
When they saw Anna, they all started talking at once, trying to explain to Gabriel.
“Anna, Gabriel was totally freaked out! I’ve never seen him so stressed.”
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“Next time you’re upset, just let us know. We’ve got your back. Stop trashing photos and turning off your phone. Gabriel can’t handle it.”
“If we couldn’t find you, Gabriel would’ve lost it.”
“Honestly, he passed out when he saw the empty walls and even tried to dig through the trash.”
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“Everyone shut up,” Gabriel said sharply, stepping out of the kitchen in an apron, his face red with irritation. “This is my fault. I made my wife sad, and she has every right to punish me.
“Gabriel’s such a total wife–pampering freak. He’d give up all his dignity for you, Anna. You’re so lucky,” Rachel said, pushing through the crowd with an envious smile.
Gabriel kept his cool, wearing a tender grin. “Of course I dote on my wife.”
Anna felt a chill run through her, thinking he was completely fake.
But she didn’t want to call him out.
“Stop hanging the photos. I want to repaint the walls,” Anna said in a flat tone.
Gabriel moved closer to her, putting an arm around her waist. “Stop now. My wife has spoken.”
“Gabriel’s such a henpecked husband,” someone joked, but he didn’t care. M
He led Anna to the couch, then went back to the kitchen to finish cooking.
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Even though Gabriel made all her favorite dishes, Anna thought they tasted bland.
As he picked food for her with one hand, the other secretly held Rachel’s hand under the table.
Anna suddenly felt totally drained, desperate to get away. She wanted to leave this place and leave Gabriel.
After the meal, Gabriel didn’t give her a chance to say no. He knelt to put on her shoes and socks, then carried her out as their friends whistled.
Rachel joined in the teasing with a smile, but Anna saw a flash of resentment and jealousy in her eyes.
Gabriel had set up a special fireworks show over the sea for Anna, even bringing in the band she loved to play.
When the show was halfway done, Gabriel said he needed to use the restroom and left his seat.
On a whim, Anna followed him.
