“Yeah, Paul. After all, you broke up with her so abruptly and got involved with her so–called sister.
Anyone would feel wronged, anyone would find that unbearable. []
“She’s been living alone these past weeks.
cemetery after her mom’s anniversary. Her eyes were swollen from crying.“[
“My cousin saw her leaving the cem
“Paul, maybe you should go to her apartment and find her..
Paul suddenly recalled the day Grace moved out of the family home.
in had dragged two enormous suitcases, leaving without looking back [
That house had oner been hers, those people her family.
not over time, the house had become Helen and her mother’s.
Her fader had become Helen’s father.
And Paul, bewitched by Helen’s youthful charm, had discarded Grace like she was nothing
At that moment, the image in Paul’s mind was of Grace’s last look at him.]
Her gaze was calm, devoid of any emotion.|
It was as if he were just a stranger, an insignificant passerby in her life
Paul shruptly stood up, ready to leave, but before he could move, Helen pushed the door open and entered []
“Paul,” she called softly, her face carrying that same frail, timid expression.
Her beautiful almond–shaped eyes glistened as if tears could fall at any moment, making it easy for anyone to think she had been wronged.
“Why did you drink so 1
so much again? You’ll complain about a headache tomorrow.
Helen walked over and clung to his arm, her voice gentle and full of concern.
Paul was about to speak but stopped when he caught a familiar scent from her.
His heart skipped a best, and the hand he had intended to use to push her away froze mid–air.[
“why does it smell so good?
Paul’s sudden soft tone made Helen blush and beam with excitement||
Is it the same brand as last time? ||
Helen’s smile faltered for a second, but she quickly nodded.
“Yes, it’s the same one. ||
Durwardly, Helen looked delighted, but deep inside, an indescribable resentment began to grow.
The perfume had come from Grace’s dressing room.
Originally, she had wanted to throw it all away, even d
But Paul only liked this particular scent
even though the bottles were high end and unopened.]
When she had I tried other fragrances, he had clearly shown his disdain.]]
So she had no choice but to keep using this one, even if she hated it []
“If you like it, I use it every day.“1
Helen tilted her head, her alluring eyes shimmering, undeniably captivating
nut Paul’s expression suddenly changed.
Then, without warning, he shoved her away forcefully.
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Helen was confused, and their friends were equally shocked.
Paul looked at her with an expu
an expressionless.
ainless face, his tone eerily calm []
But anyone cunilil tell that h
The was on the verge of exploding g with anger.
“Paul, what s wrong with you![]
Jelen tried to step forward sgain, attempting to hold onto his arm.
–
This time, Paul raised his hand and slapped her hard across the face.
Paul
“Paul, you hit me?” Helen claiched her cheek, tears streaming down her face in grievance.]
But Paul let out a cold laugh.
“Aren’t you allergic to peaches, Helen
“Didn’t you cry to me, saying Grace had someone put jach juice on your bed and nearly killed you?”
