But I looked away in disgust. The sight of Vernon made me recall what he did with Peggy in the hotel room on our sixth anniversary. The scene became clearer as it replayed in my mind. Vernon had kissed Peggy not long ago. Yet he was telling me that I was the woman he loved. … Read more
Later, once the scar on my wrist had completely faded away, Dylan took me to pick a gown for our engagement party. So much time had passed since I last saw Vernon. He had shown up in front of the shop with a bouquet of red roses. However, I was no longer excited to see … Read more
Now, everyone in the office knew that Peggy had been putting on a show from the start. Her motive was to kick me out of the company. On the day the surveillance footage was played, Peggy was charged with slander and defamation. The police even took her away for questioning. Dylan fired her from her … Read more
Before the wedding was even planned, Mom and Dad kept urging me to register my marriage with Dylan. They seemed worried that I would regret my decision, so they wanted me to marry him as soon as possible. As for Dylan, I decided to be upfront and tell him everything about my first relationship with … Read more
After resigning from my job, I no longer had to waste time learning computer science, which I had no interest in. In college, I majored in jewelry design after all. Now, I could use my drawing tools and papers again to work on some jewelry designs. I could pursue the career I had always loved. … Read more
After hearing my story, Mom and Dad felt sorry for me. Dad said, “Serves you right. You should suffer in your relationship, so you’d appreciate how much we usually protect you.” But I also saw the veins bulging on the back of his hands. He wore a grim expression. It looked as if he was … Read more
“Avril, Dylan’s genuinely good to you. He dropped by several times before to ask for your hand in marriage. Since he already passed our test, I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with him.” I nodded. Throughout the journey home, I noticed how considerate Dylan was. I suddenly recalled that Vernon and Peggy would be getting engaged … Read more
Of course, I did the same thing my ex–colleagues did. I congratulated Vernon and Peggy on their engagement before deleting all his contact information. Soon, my flight touched down at Paloria. Mom and Dad personally came to pick me up from the airport. Mom held my hand, looking rather dismayed. “My sweet daughter. You studied … Read more
Clearly startled, he let go of me and asked awkwardly, “Are you okay?” I was slightly amused. My cheek had turned red from Vernon’s slap. Peggy even scalded my wrist on purpose. Vernon’s feigned look of concern made me want to throw up. I shook his hand off before tossing the things that … Read more
“That’s enough! Stop causing a fuss!” Vernon covered my mouth before dragging me outside the office. He pressed his hand against my mouth and nose so hard, as if he were trying to suffocate me. I heard Peggy chuckling with my colleagues in the office. She remarked, “Since I found my necklace, I didn’t … Read more