Better 25

Chapter 25  ש  D  X  +15  Gavin knew all the sacrifices Cecilia had made, which was why he felt so confident and unafraid.  “Cecilia, I know you went on that blind date just to provoke me. You also know that you’ll never find anyone better than me. The man you just met doesn’t even compare … Read more

Better 24

Chapter 24  Suddenly, Gavin’s pupils uncontrollably constricted, and it was only then that he realized Cecilia’s determination to break up. Everything he had taken for granted was now denied.  They had known each other for 18 years, and he understood her deeply. It was precisely because he understood her that Gavin realized, this time, she … Read more

Better 23

Chapter 23  On the way home, Cecilia remained silent, and Luke glanced back at her nervously. “Cecilia, did you really break up with Gavin?”  “Yeah. From now on, don’t help him with anything. I won’t stop you from being friends with him.” Cecilia’s voice was calm.  But Luke looked confused. Since Luke could remember, Cecilia … Read more

Better 22

Chapter 22  Gavin was holding a large white plush dog, and inside the dog’s pocket was some chocolate she used to love. “Cecilia, this doll was made to resemble Joy. I know you’ve always missed Joy, and now it can be with you again.”  Cecilia froze. Joy was a Samoyed her family had when she … Read more

Better 21

Chapter 21  0  X  +15  For the past few days, Gavin had been resting at home, and Cecilia hadn’t visited him even once. Gavin couldn’t understand why Cecilia, despite clearly being worried about him, hadn’t come to see him.  During this time, all the documents that needed to be processed were delivered by Stella.  One … Read more

Better 20

Chapter 20  –  94%  X  +15  Cecilia’s studio in her villa was finally completed. That evening, her first guest arrived as scheduled.  Simon stepped out of a Rolls–Royce, seemingly just coming from some social event. He wore a formal black suit, a silver brooch pinned to it, his short black hair slicked back, and his … Read more

Better 19

Chapter 19  Gavin stood outside the villa, unusually patient as he waited. He looked into the villa, and he could even see Cecilia’s figure in the kitchen.  Gavin was filled with anticipation, even thinking that Cecilia was probably making him his favorite croissants. As long as Cecilia stopped bringing up the breakup, his life would … Read more

Better 18

Chapter 18  D  94%  X  415  Gavin even dreamed about Cecilia. Hearing him whisper Cecilia’s name in his sleep, Stella’s jealousy flared, and she thought, I’m not Cecilia. Gavin still can’t forget her. I hope she never comes back, so this position will be mine!  Just then, footsteps approached, and Stella quickly put on an … Read more

Better 17

Chapter 17  ‘Gavin came to find me? What does that have to do with me? It’s his decision, he drove the car himself. Cecilia thought.  Then, she took a deep breath to calm herself before replying, “Charles, Gavin’s situation has nothing to do with me. He’s in the hospital, and there are doctors and nurses … Read more

Better 16

Chapter 16  “Well, Cecilia must be trying to scare me on purpose,” Gavin suddenly realized.  The colleagues in the Project Division looked at each other in confusion. Everyone knew about Cecilia’s resignation, but Gavin didn’t.  “She’s just trying to get back at me for not comforting her lately. She’s still preparing for our wedding. I’ll … Read more