Chapter 104 No Turning Back
If he had said this a few months ago–talking about getting married–I probably would’ve been over the moon
But now? All that disappointment has numbed me.
When I saw his message, all I could feel was irony.
Before we broke up, I showed up at the City Hall right on time, excited and hopeful, just like we’d agreed… and he ghosted me.
Even when we scheduled engagement photos, he ghosted me again.
After getting stood up so many times, how could I still expect anything different from him?
Lily was just about to reply and tell him to stop bothering her when another message popped up on her
screen.
This one was from Elsa.
It was a photo.
There was a timestamp on it–past 1 a.m. last night.
Elsa was wearing nothing but a sheer silk nightgown, draped all over him with a look that screamed seduction.
His lips were on her chest, full of lust and intimacy..
Lily’s lips curled in a cold smile.
Maybe John really does care about me. Maybe he truly wants to marry me.
But clearly, that doesn’t stop him from rolling around with Elsa like they’re soulmates.
It’s disgusting.
She was about to screenshot the picture and send it back to John with a message telling him to quit pretending to be some heartbroken romantic, but Elsa beat her to it and deleted the photo.
“Oops, sorry, wrong send.”
God, she’s so vile.
As if anyone would believe that was an accident.
Still, her little stunt reminded me of something–I never actually blocked her on WhatsApp.
Fixed that real quick.
Blocked. Forever.
Then she sent a message to John.
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“Let me remind you one more time. I’m married.I really don’t appreciate being harassed by my ex John let’s never talk again.”
Right after hitting send, she blocked his number too.
“Good morning, Leila.”
Originally, she’d woken up in such a foul mood thanks to those two idiots.
But the moment she saw Elias’s message–even just a simple good morning–her whole vibe shifted.
She couldn’t help but vent to him.
“My ex is insane. We broke up over a month ago, and now he’s texting me asking if I want to go and get the marriage certificate with him today. I mean, is he mentally okay?”
James had already left for the office.
He had been lounging lazily on the couch before reading my text, but the moment he saw it, his whole demeanor changed.
He sat up straight, stiff as a board. His usually calm, sharp features now looked tense.
He typed furiously.
“You can’t marry that guy. Men who cheat can never be trusted. Don’t fall for his sweet talk.”
Even through the screen, Lily could feel his urgency.
In all the time I’ve known Elias, he’s always been composed–like nothing in the world could shake him.
I didn’t expect someone like him to get so worked up over my relationship.
It warmed her heart.
He’s someone who doesn’t even want to get married himself, yet he’s still worrying about my love life.
That’s the kind of friend anyone would be lucky to have.
I knew he was just afraid I’d get hurt again.
She quickly typed back.
“I’m not going to marry him. A smart girl no looking back after a breakup.”
“Good.”
James finally relaxed a little.
He felt like our values aligned perfectly.
I hated looking back just as much as she did.
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Whether it’s love or marriage, once it’s over, it should stay that way.
Like the divorce between me and Lily–I will never regret it.
I knew she meant it when she said she wasn’t going back.
But I also knew how easily smooth–talking jerks could trick girls into giving second chances.
James was still worried.
After a pause, he typed again.
“A guy who still can’t let go of his ‘first love‘ is not someone you can count on.”
“Exactly. Two–timers are the worst.”
Lily fired back immediately.
“If I ever date again, it’ll only be with someone who’s 100 percent into me.”
Though honestly, I was really enjoying the single life.
James wanted to say more.
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But technically, he was still married. Saying too much would make him sound like he was playing both sides.
So he kept his mouth shut.
Still, a little regret crept in.
I should’ve asked Lily to sign the actual divorce papers instead of that temporary agreement.
I need to find the right moment to make it official–soon.
“Elias, don’t worry. I’m not the type to fall for a few sweet words. That guy and his little ‘first love‘ deserve each other.“–
“Good.”
James’s lips tugged into a soft smile.
After a moment, he added one more line.
“If he keeps bothering you, let me know. I’ll take care of it.”
A tiny chill ran down my spine.
I couldn’t drag Elias into this.
He gave off serious rule–follower energy–probably just a mid–level employee at some corporate job.
Maybe a junior manager at best.
