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After Five Missed Birthdays, I Left Chapter 9
The next morning, Alex had nearly a thousand red roses delivered to my house. The enormous bouquet almost blocked the entire entrance.He stood there and refused to leave."Cathy, I know this can't make up for the way I hurt you. But I know you're only marrying Joe Clark for your family's business. I can't stand by and watch you give up your happiness for them. "Let's get back together. I promise I won't take you for granted this time."I looked at him calmly. My tone was cold and distant."Alex, some mistakes can't be undone, and once you've lost someone, you've lost them for good. All you're doing now is making my life harder. Please leave me alone and let me move on."Alex stared at me in disbelief.I ignored him, turned away, and headed to the office to take care of the family business.The days flew by. Soon it was time for my wedding to Joe.Long, dark wooden tables stood in neat rows on the private estate's stone terrace. The guests were relatives and allies of both fa
After Five Missed Birthdays, I Left Chapter 8
"Mrs. Hale, I know I messed up. Cathy's your daughter. You don't want her spending the rest of her life in an unhappy marriage, do you?"Mom looked at him with disgust."Those five years with you were the unhappiest of her life. This is private property. I've called the police, and they're on their way."Alex brightened at the sight of me and rushed to tell me how he felt."Cathy, it took losing you for me to realize you're the one I love."I took a small step back, keeping my distance.The moment he saw me pull away, Alex panicked."From now on, I'll be there for your birthday, Christmas, and every special occasion. Can we please get back together?"I looked at him, unmoved."No. Quinn's the one you want to be with."He looked as though he'd expected me to bring up Quinn."I admit I told her I wanted to be with her. But that was five years ago. If I wanted her, why would I have stayed with you this long?"I could not help laughing."For five years, you used the same excus
After Five Missed Birthdays, I Left Chapter 7
For the first time, Alex pushed her away.Five years ago, he would have been thrilled.But now, all he could think about was me."But I don't feel that way about you anymore."Quinn stared at him in shock."What are you talking about? Every year, you leave Cathy on her birthday to plan extravagant surprises for me. She gets the gifts I don't want. You only started dating her because she looks like me."Alex shook his head.Even though he had indeed first asked me out because I bore a passing resemblance to Quinn, he had then gotten to know me and gradually realized that we were completely different people.I was quiet and even-tempered, while Quinn was outgoing and energetic.After five years together, he had grown used to having me by his side.Looking back, he could barely remember why he had wanted to be with Quinn in the first place.He finally realized that, somewhere along the way, I had become the one he loved."At first, yes. But then I realized she was nothing like
After Five Missed Birthdays, I Left Chapter 6
Over the next few days, Joe helped me get familiar with the projects our families were developing together.Rumors that I had been dumped began spreading through our social circle.At a dinner party, a few socialites began fishing for details about my relationship with Alex.Joe immediately took my hand."Whatever she's been through, she's the woman I personally asked to marry me. She's my fiancée."He did not pry into my past. He simply stood up for me.So this was what it felt like to have a partner defend me without a second thought.A week later, Joe and I went shopping for my wedding dress.Meanwhile, as the days passed without my return, Alex began to feel uneasy.He tried calling me again and again, but each call went straight to the same automated voice."Sorry, the number you've dialed…"Alex began looking around the apartment.Everything that belonged to me was gone.Even the keepsakes from our relationship had disappeared.He searched every room. My shoes, clot
After Five Missed Birthdays, I Left Chapter 5
I was back in the home I had left five years earlier. Mom rushed over and pulled me into her arms, overcome with emotion."Mom, I missed you so much.""I'm just glad you're home. I knew he wasn't right for you the first time I met him. You've finally come to your senses."When she accidentally touched the wound on my forearm, I cried out."Ow!"Mom immediately let go.I rolled up my sleeve. A bit of blood was seeping through the bandage on my forearm.She gently bandaged my arm anew."This is what I get for not listening to you. I want nothing to do with him ever again."When she heard what I had been through over the years, she was heartbroken and furious.I talked her out of confronting Alex."Mom, I lost the bet we made five years ago. But I'm not agreeing to this marriage to get back at Alex. I want a life of my own."Five years earlier, when Mom saw how determined I was to be with Alex, she had made a bet with me.If Alex fell in love with someone else or failed to pr
After Five Missed Birthdays, I Left Chapter 4
I took a deep breath to compose myself. Then, I looked her in the eye and said coldly, "I'm done with Alex. You can have him."My indifference annoyed Quinn."Stop acting like you're above it all. If you really don't care, why were you eavesdropping outside the door?"She suddenly grabbed my arm."We're going to make him choose, right here in front of everyone. Maybe you'll finally get the message."Quinn slammed the door open with a loud bang, making everyone turn toward us.Then, she went limp and fell to the floor.Alex rushed over in alarm and carefully gathered her into his arms.Before I could say anything, Quinn leaned against his chest and whimpered, "Alex, I was just talking to her, and she shoved me!"Alex gave me an impatient look."Cathy, apologize to her."I stayed where I was and calmly met his gaze."I didn't push her."I turned toward the security camera facing the doorway."There's a camera right there. Check the footage. You'll see what happened."Quinn
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