Once she was done, that was it. The room spun. Cold floor met his back. He didn’t move. Yuna had known the whole time. And instead of yelling? She just left. Tears slid down Peter’s face. He didn’t even know who to blame anymore. Every memory with Yuna hit like a knife to the chest. … Read more
Chapter 7 Peter stopped the intern who’d talked to Yuna that day. “Is she off today? IT Emma stepped back like he reeked. “Dr. Zander already quit.” “What? Why?” She laughed 1–mean and loud. “You and your little mistress have a kid now. Why would you care?” Chill hit him like ice water. Then she … Read more
Her eyes were red when she hugged me, patting my back through tears. “You’re home now. You’re home.” Lionel had already grabbed my suitcase without a word. After Aunt Sophia and I caught up a little, he finally spoke. “Yuna just got here. Let’s get her home so she can rest.” His voice matched his … Read more
Chapter 6 Peter sounded panicked. I could hear chairs scraping, something crashing, his voice cracking. “You’re at the airport? Where are you going? Wait–I’ll come with you!” I handed over my boarding pass and walked through the gate. “Peter, I left something for you. I signed the divorce papers. You should too.” Hung up. Blocked … Read more
She didn’t say a word. Just signed the resignation. “Yuna, the world’s a lot bigger when you stop tying yourself to love.” I took the papers and headed to my office to pack. The whole department looked at me with that soft, pitying kind of sympathy. Before leaving, I made one … Read more
Chapter 5 Author: Liam Pax I stared at the cold pasta. “I’ve decided. I’m going. But I’m divorcing Peter.” She paused, then said softly, “Alright.” She never liked him—not even from the start. I probably should’ve seen it sooner—Peter ditching his morals the second Cindy snapped her fingers. She was his late mentor’s only daughter. Peter, … Read more
“I’ve still got work to finish. Can’t make it tonight. I’ll make it up to you tomorrow, okay? You got the gift, right? I promised—one ring every birthday.” I glanced at the velvet box sitting in the trash. Peter called my name a few more times. Then I heard Cindy crying out in … Read more
Chapter 4 Author: Liam Pax Peter must’ve set all this up earlier. I stood there, staring at the table, dazed, when the restaurant called. “Hi there, just checking in—what time can we expect your arrival?” I watched the curtain flutter in the breeze. “Sorry. Change of plans. Please cancel the reservation.” Next to the cake sat … Read more
I muted it and looked at him. His face said everything. “Yuna, I’m sorry. Something came up at the firm. A client’s demanding to meet today.” And just like that, whatever love I had left for him? Gone. I didn’t say a word. His jaw clenched. Light turned green. He drove. … Read more
Chapter 3 Author: Liam Pax I still wanted to give him a shot—give us a shot after ten years. He froze mid-scoop, guilt flashing in his eyes. The room went still. His mouth opened like he had something to say… but nothing came out. The clink of the bowl hitting the table broke the silence. I … Read more