Considering that I had never cared much about money since I was young, I was inwardly surprised but didn't ask him about it.I was afraid of hurting his male ego.After the start of school, I didn't know how Edwin managed to make the staff make him a day student instead of a boarding student.From then on, we finally started living together like a married couple.The sweetness of cohabitation didn't last long, as I noticed that Edwin was becoming more and more extravagant with his spending.He always asked me to ask my family for more money, saying that we needed a lot to rent the apartment.But my parents had already paid three years' worth of rent upfront, and we had all the necessary appliances and furniture.Apart from utility bills and daily necessities, our expenses were limited to food and clothing.However, even in these two aspects, he spent very little.So, I asked him if his family were in trouble and needed money for an emergency.At first, he hesitated and didn't tell me a
I unconsciously unlocked the screen and saw a picture of a luxury brand bag.Holding my breath, I closed the picture, and the WeChat conversation between Edwin and "V" appeared on the screen.I instinctively scrolled through several pages.V: [Ed, you're so good to me. But it's not fair to you. I've said it before, I don't want a boyfriend.]Edwin: [I've also said that I don't mind. I just want to make you happy.]V: [You've spent so much money on me all this time. Does she know?]Edwin: [Don't worry.]V: [By the way, I've talked to your girlfriend before.]Edwin: [When? What did you talk about?]V: [Haha, why are you nervous? Didn't she tell you about it?]Edwin: [No, when did it happen?]V: [The first time we met again in the summer. You know, the night you were drunk and kissed me while holding me.]Edwin: [Haha, it wasn't because I was drunk. I meant it sincerely.]V: [You scumbag, aren't you ashamed to treat your girlfriend like this?]Edwin: [...]Edwin: [She's too clingy. I can'
I held myself tightly, trembling with fear. The moment his hand touched me, I couldn't stop crying and screaming.Edwin witnessed my distress and forcibly held me tight in his arms, apologizing repeatedly."Don't be afraid. I'm sorry. Honey, will you forgive me? I was afraid that you would misunderstand the whole thing. I'm sorry! I'm so sorry."But when he realized that I remained silent and cried with my head bowed, he cupped my face and kissed me forcefully.Fear overwhelmed me even more, and I struggled to push him away, but my attempt was in vain. In desperation, I bit him hard.He groaned and let go of me. The next moment, a drop of blood oozed from his lips.Gasping for air, he used his hand to wipe away the blood. The cut on his lip worsened, and fresh blood flowed down to his chin.I was confused and instinctively reached out to hold his face.Tears glistened in his eyes as he said, "See? You bit me back and made me bleed. Now we're even, aren't we?"Even? I was stunned again.
My heart turned cold as ice.I hadn't expected that, even after a year together, he still harbored such doubts."Edwin, have you been suspecting me all this time? Are you trying to get back at me?""Don't read too much into it. But it's true that you didn't bleed on our first night together, and neither do you have any evidence to prove your virginity. As for me, even if I did kiss her, I wouldn't have lost anything."I cried and shouted, hitting him hard. "Edwin, you're inhuman. I've given you everything, and yet you accuse me like this. I've never even touched a boy before. How could you do this to me..."As I spoke, I began to sob uncontrollably.Back then, I was as naive as a fool. All I wanted was to prove my innocence to him, but I had forgotten the underlying reason behind it all – his infidelity.That night, I cried for hours. Edwin smoked three cigarettes in front of me. And then, without saying a word, he pinned me down on the bed again.This time, I didn't struggle.Afterwar
Breaking up with him had crossed my mind several times.However, he took care of me so well that it made it difficult to leave. He handled all household chores - laundry, cooking, and even washing my underwear. He would prepare warm foot baths and even squeeze toothpaste onto my toothbrush in advance.He went as far as offering to do my homework for me if I wanted.In those moments, I couldn't help but think that if he could genuinely change and stop making mistakes, perhaps I could find it in me to forgive him.After all, he was my first love. And first love was always unforgettable.Little did I know, he also had an unforgettable first love, one that he had never forgotten for a single moment.As the sophomore year came to an end, my constant arguments with Edwin caused a shift in my perspective on many things.It suddenly dawned on me that I hadn't made any genuine friends during my two years at school. The three girls I used to share a dormitory with had grown distant after I moved
"Why are you coming back so late?" he demanded.Seeing me silent, he grew angrier. "You're not allowed to participate in those activities anymore, hanging out with guys and girls all day while touching and cuddling each other. What kind of image is that?"I sneered and confronted him, "Who do you think you are to control me?""Who am I? The fact that you're mine! If I say no, then it's no.""I'm yours? Do you think of me as an object that can only belong to you? My parents gave birth to me but didn't restrict me this much."He seemed to find amusement in my words and scoffed, "Harper Moulton, which part of your body haven't I touched? Do you think anyone else would want you if you left me? Only I'm foolish enough to have been cuckolded for so long."His words struck me with a dull pain in my heart.Yet, I didn't want to argue with him any longer. "Then let's break up. You don't have to put up with it anymore."He immediately became anxious. "What do you mean? How can you just talk abou
Because of the argument this time, Edwin relaxed his control over me. With his permission, I could participate in club activities and dance, but there were three rules to follow.The first rule was no physical contact with male classmates, including holding hands;the second rule was no revealing clothing during performances;and the third rule was not to eat or celebrate with the club members after the performance.Although the three rules had forbidden me from joining most of the campus activities, I still found myself enjoying my time.Time passed, and half a year went by. Edwin continued to spend my money casually, but there were no major expenses.Moreover, I never found out that he was in contact with Verne. Therefore, as half a year passed, I gradually began to trust him again.In the second semester of my junior year, my classmates began to search for internships.I had agreed with my family, promising that I would go back to my hometown, Atlantica City, for an internship, and
Half a month had passed, and my period still hadn't come.Panicked, I bought a pregnancy test. As expected, there were two familiar red lines.Fear instantly took over my heart. The trauma from the last time felt fresh.But when I showed Edwin the test result, he casually said, "What's the big deal? Just have a baby."I couldn't believe it."We're not even married. How can I have a baby?""Then let's get married. We'll go register next month.""Edwin!" I had thought that one day, he would propose to me.But what I had imagined was him doing it in a romantic and warm manner, not like this with me holding this thing in my hand while he was completely indifferent."What's wrong? Don't you want to get married? Then just get rid of it. It's not like it's the first time," he said.His tone made it seem like it was all my fault and had nothing to do with him.I bit my lip and said, "This time, I want to go to the hospital.""Then go. I don't care." He continued playing his game without even l