7The following content was from Henry's letter.[Tessa, these words are meant to be told to you in person, but you didn't come, so I'll just write you a letter.In fact, it's good this way. You know, I'm not good at talking, but I'm a scholar. It's easy for me to write a short composition.By the time you saw this letter, I shouldn't be alive anymore.Don't be surprised. There's no need to be sad for me. I'm a sinner, and I deserve everything.Take a deep breath, and I'll tell you why.Before this, I'd like to tell you another thing.Tessa, from the beginning to the end, I know the reason you came into contact with me.I knew you never love me. You are just using me to take revenge on my father, the criminal who sexually assaulted you when you were 14.Tessa, I knew you a lot earlier than you did.The first time you met me should be at my graduation party, but I met you the first time when you came to my house to have extra classes.That day, you wore a dark blue dress wit
Author:Qiao Ke Li A Hua Tian 1I saw two messages on my boyfriend's phone at 2 a.m."I love no one but you.""Just say the word, and I'll be right by your side."That was so sweet. Too bad they weren't for me.My hand trembled, and I dropped the phone. My tears welled up.The two messages, lying alone on the chat screen without even getting a reply, seemed to mock me.See, the person you were deeply in love with was just someone else's simp.Ryan Clark liked Samantha Lennon as long as I liked him.But I didn't expect him to tell Samantha a month before we were to get engaged that I was just his backup.He was lying on the bed, sleeping soundly and reeking of alcohol.I was suddenly disheartened.I'd been chasing him for six years.He only stayed with me because Samantha, the prettiest girl in our department, euphemistically rejected his 11th confession.When he was drowning his sorrows by the lakeside, he called me and asked me to accompany him.At midnight, I snuck
4When I got into Alfredo's car, I looked out the window subconsciously.Samantha stood a few steps away, her face clouding over with anger.I knew immediately why Ryan suddenly wanted me back with him, even though he'd never cared about me.His Heather must have prodded him to do it."Thank you for helping me out just now." I thanked Alfredo."Nothing." He paused for a moment. "Mia, I'm not just helping you out. I was serious."He looked extraordinarily sincere.I looked down in panic.After a month together, I already had a crush on him.But I always remembered that from the very beginning, I approached him with an impure purpose."I...""Don't rush to give me an answer. I know you haven't thought it through yet. I'll give you time to think about it."He pulled over, put his hand on top of my head, and patted it."It's getting late. Let's go and have dinner together."We had dinner at a barbecue restaurant.Alfredo ordered spicy food to suit my taste, which made the t
6I got out of Alfredo's car and went home red-faced.When I got home, I got a call from Ryan."Tomorrow's the weekend. You should be free at noon, Mia."I found a good restaurant. How about we get together for lunch tomorrow?" he said in a firm tone."I think I've made myself clear." I took a deep breath and tried to hold back my anger. "We broke up!""I know I was wrong, Mia."Ryan added softly, "It was my fault. I didn't think about your feelings. But Mia, I like you, and you've liked me for so long. Are you willing to give up our relationship?"I would give up resisting and do what he said when he used to talk to me in that tone.But now, all that came to my mind was an absurdity.Did he think I was stupid enough to continue to be his backup after everything I had been through just because of his sweet talk?"I don't like you anymore. No, I hate you. I'm sick of seeing you."I finished the sentence in one breath and added before hanging up, "Oh, and just so you know, I
Author:Ni Hai Mark Yeager sent my private photos to his buddy.[Doesn't my girlfriend have a good figure?] The words were followed by two smug-looking emojis.His buddy replied: [I prefer women with flat chests.]I felt disgusted reading the message.Mark shrugged indifferently. "You are all women. Why are you afraid of her seeing your photo?"Yes, his buddy was a woman."Aren't you afraid that she will send the photo to others or do something with it?" I tossed the phone aside and did not want to look at it again.In the past two years, I argued with Mark countless times because of his buddy.I had done and said everything I could think of.In the end, they were still as close as ever. They talked about everything and were inseparable.I felt like an unreasonable and resentful woman.I had had enough. It was not something a Scorpio like me would do.This time, I did not want to put up with them anymore.1Mark was napping on the couch that afternoon when I came out of
8The next day at work, the news of Joel's resignation was suddenly announced in the company group chat.The colleagues typed in the group chat: [We wish you to have a bright future.]I was surprised. I messaged Joel in private: [Why did you suddenly resign?]Joel probably was busy with the resignation procedures and did not reply to me until more than ten minutes later.He texted: [Let's return home together tonight. I'll tell you on the way home.]After work at night, I followed Joel to the parking lot and took his car home.He was very focused on driving, and his side profile was good-looking, especially his nose, which was tall and exquisite.When we drove out of the parking lot, I seemed to see Mark downstairs of the company.Before I could confirm that it was Mark, the car had driven far away."What's wrong?" Joel asked.I withdrew my gaze and smiled at him, "I think I saw someone."Just as I was about to ask Joel why he resigned, my phone suddenly rang.It was from
11I went out and about my place for the next few days, but I didn't meet Mark around again.I thought everything was over, but Xenia came to my office and made a scene on Friday night."Angel, please stop badmouthing me to Joe. He is my leader, and he's been targeting me for quite some time," Xenia sobbed in front of my colleagues.In an instant, everyone looked over at me inquisitively.I got up to grab her and walked out.As we arrived at the elevator, my face darkened. "Xenia, did you just say that Joel is your leader?"She raised her eyebrows. "Stop pretending."I pondered for a while before flashing her a smile. "So... That means that your previous leader has quitted his job? He helped you to hide the fact that you fabricated your academic credentials. Should I tell Joel about this? If I do, you might get fired and be held legally accountable for that."Her expression shifted. She smiled, trying to please me, "Angel, it's my fault for blaming you wrongfully. I'm sorry. I
13A car stopped at the residential area entrance, and Joel got out of the car.Dylan bumped into my shoulder and said, "I've just sent a message, and he already came back in less than ten minutes. Isn't Joe quick, Angeline?"I complained inwardly as I wouldn't know if Joel was quick or not.I was calm on the surface, but I was secretly delighted to the point that I didn't seem to hate Mark so much when I looked at him.Joel hurried over and glanced at Mark. "Dylan and I will take him to the hospital. You go home first. I'll call you if there's anything wrong."I thought for a while and nodded. "Okay."Just as Mark wanted to object, Dylan and Joel had already walked toward Mark. They carried Mark into the car like they were kidnapping him.The security guards were dumbfounded.I explained with a dry smile, "They are good friends..."After watching Joel's car lights disappearing into the street, I turned around and went home. As the night wind blew, I felt comfortable.At 11: