- 2.
After that whole scene, I lost interest in continuing to shop and went home early.
It wasn’t until evening that Caleb brought Lily back.
He was carrying bags of things, with his driver following behind carrying several boxes.
The boxes were filled with expensive fruits and imported snacks.
It was clear Caleb had bought a lot to appease Lily.
When they came in, I was curled up on the couch watching TV.
I deliberately didn’t look Caleb’s way, but he came over on his own.
At first he didn’t speak, just pursing his lips as if waiting for my reaction.
But I kept my eyes fixed on the TV, not even glancing his way.
“Aria, you clearly saw me bring in all these things. Why didn’t you come help?”
I gave him an indifferent look:
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“Why should I help you? The stuff wasn’t bought for me. What does it have to do with me?”
His expression darkened: “If you want something just say so. If word gets out that my fiancée is so desperate for a few trinkets, people will laugh at me.”
Caleb completely ignored what I’d said at the mall. I couldn’t be bothered to keep emphasizing to him that I wouldn’t marry him. He’d understand completely on the wedding day.
Caleb casually picked up a box of blueberries and tossed it next to me.
Due to the force, the box bounced off the couch and fell to the floor.
“A reward for you. Don’t say I mistreat you.”
I looked down at the box of blueberries, but had no desire to pick it up.
Because if I did, I’d be like a begging dog, eagerly accepting Caleb’s handouts.
I don’t need that kind of charity.
I curled my lips in a cold smile: “You’re quite at home in my house. Don’t you have any sense of being a guest? Don’t embarrass your family’s upbringing.”
We’d grown up together and were certainly familiar with each other’s homes. I’d never said such insulting words before.
Caleb’s face turned red with anger. He looked at me like he wanted to eat me alive.
My parents weren’t home yet, and the staff were busy with their own tasks.
Only Caleb, Lily and I were left in the living room.
Caleb acted like I didn’t exist, pressing Lily against the wall and giving her a quick kiss.
He murmured: “Lily, in the future if anything upsets you, just tell me directly. Don’t let it hurt your health.”
Lily’s coquettish voice reached my ears.
“I know. Caleb always treats me the best!”
As Lily responded to him, the two started kissing passionately, their intimate sounds making one blush.
I turned off the TV and walked around the couch, deliberately taking a path farther from them to reach the stairs, intending to return to my
room.
When I was halfway up the stairs, Caleb suddenly opened his eyes, remembering there was another person present.
He instinctively pushed Lily away.
Lily didn’t notice his change, just reluctantly ending the kiss.
Finally Lily looked up at me, her eyes full of provocation and disdain, as if showing off her victory.
Back in my room, I received a message from Lily.
[Sister, even though Caleb promised you a wedding, the title of Mrs. Johnson will only ever be mine.]
[Aria, whatever outcome you got in your past life, you’ll get the same this life. You can’t beat me.]
- 3.
