In my sixth year with Nathan Bennett. "Nathan, I'm getting married," I said. He jolted, suddenly snapping back to reality, looking somewhat troubled. "Hannah, you know the company is at a crucial point with our financing. I'm not in the mood to..." “It’s okay,” I replied, my smile calm and composed. Nathan misunderstood. I was getting married, but not to him.
view moreI focused on the key detail. “When exactly was your college reunion?” “Earlier this month, I think it was the 6th,” Sarah replied. “…” Grandpa had brought up the idea of a marriage alliance with the Hendersons on the 8th. The timing was just too coincidental. Seeing my distracted look, Sarah nudged my arm. “What’s wrong? What are you thinking about?” “Sarah,” I hesitated, then asked in disbelief, “Are you saying Davis liked me for a while and asked you for information about me?” “What else could it be? Do you think he just randomly decided to ask about you for no reason?” “…” The whole day, my heart wouldn’t stop racing. I couldn’t help but think back to what Davis had admitted in the car a few days ago—that he liked someone. My emotions were in turmoil: surprise, confusion, disbelief, and even… a tiny spark of happiness. Happiness that my future husband liked me so much. That night, I tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. Just past
Others might have tried to trash Hannah's name.But Nina knew better.She understood Nathan too well.She deliberately kept mentioning "Hannah," twisting the knife deeper.Making sure Nathan would live in regret forever.Only then would he...Stop chasing other women.That's how she'd get everything she wanted.Two days before Hannah's wedding, Linda took personal leave to fly to Eastbrook.Nathan approved the leave request.He stared at the reason for a long time.—Attending friend's wedding out of town.Originally...This leave was meant for his and Hannah's wedding.But now.The woman who'd shared six years of his life would stand beside another man tomorrow.Nathan pushed himself up from his desk and walked step by step to the Design Department.There was a new Design Director.But Hannah's office remained empty.She'd cleared out their home, but traces of her remained in the office.She loved using oil diffusers here.The scent still lingered faintly.The sam
Nina couldn't believe her ears."She's marrying someone else, and you're giving her such an expensive gift? This apartment's market value...""She's worth it."Nathan tossed out these words and walked away.Nina hurried after him. "Where are you going?""I have plans. Go home by yourself.""..."Nina was left behind, her body too sore to keep up.She had to take a cab home.But unlike Hannah's patient nature, by nine o'clock she was calling Nathan repeatedly.When he didn't answer, she kept calling.Kept texting.Hannah might be easy to fool, but she wasn't.Once you lose sight of a man, he could be with any woman.She couldn't understand what spell Hannah had cast on him.Before, he'd never seemed that deeply in love with Hannah.Now he was acting like some devoted lover.It wasn't until 2 AM that her phone finally lit up.But it wasn't Nathan's voice on the other end.It was one of his friends."Nina, Nathan's drunk. He keeps saying he wants to go home, but won't
Nathan fled back to Brookshire that night.Almost running away.Those screenshots made it impossible for him to even look Hannah in the eye.Straight from the airport, he rushed to Nina's place!Nina emerged from her room sleepily at the noise, delighted to see Nathan.She thought he'd chosen her over Hannah.She tried to throw herself into his arms, but Nathan grabbed her by the throat, pinning her to the couch!The choking sensation jolted her fully awake.She stared at him in panic, struggling desperately. "Nathan, are you crazy? Are you trying to kill me?!""Who gave you permission to send those screenshots to Hannah?!"Nathan roared, not loosening his grip, his eyes wild with rage. "Now she's misunderstood everything about us. Are you happy?""No, I didn't..."Nina scrambled for excuses. "I really didn't send them! Wait, I remember now! One day Hannah said you needed me, so I went to your office. I left my phone outside.""Maybe that's when Hannah looked through my...
The color drained from his face with each screenshot he saw.Each message was like a slap across his face.He couldn't speak.His eyes were red with emotion.I felt nothing, just held out my hand emotionlessly. "Did you bring the pendant? Linda said you wouldn't give it to her."Then, before he could make excuses, I added, "If not, you can FedEx it to me when you get back to Brookshire.""Hannah..." His voice was hoarse, looking at me almost pleadingly. "Can't you give me one more chance? Just one.""Nathan."I blinked. "In relationships, you only get one chance at trust."Just one chance for complete trust.Once that trust breaks, even if you try to piece it back together, all that's left are doubts and suspicion.Over time, you only grow to resent each other more.That kind of life was never an option for me.Nathan's trembling fingers twitched before he finally handed over the pendant.I took it without hesitation.The moment I did, all strength seemed to leave him.
”Suit yourself.”I hung up and found Davis offering me a candied apple.They were my favorite in middle school. I used to buy one every day after class, happily eating it on my way home.These past years, trying so hard to be an adult, I'd stopped buying such childish treats.And no one had bought them for me either.I thanked him, but before I could take a bite, he cautioned: "The fruit's quite tart. With your stomach condition, just have a little to satisfy the craving."I paused, surprised. "How did you know about my stomach?"Even my mother only found out yesterday.Davis replied quietly, "The broth you drink - all the ingredients are for stomach healing.""..."I was taken aback.At dinner, he'd seemed focused only on eating.Yet he'd noticed such details.I took a bite of the apple. "You're quite observant."“I’m all right,” Davis nodded, not bothering with modesty.I worried he might ask about the phone call, but he didn't mention it all evening, even when he drove
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