MasukJuliet turned away and walked off, looking completely defeated.Once she was gone, Ethan finally let out a long breath. "Matthew, I'm honestly relieved to see you this clear-headed. Juliet has been out of her mind lately. I never realized she could be this unhinged."He leaned in and rambled on for a bit.Through him, I learned that Wilson had been squeezing money out of her under the excuse of medical bills. After discovering the truth, she took him to court in one decisive blow.Because of his massive debts, he had no choice but to take odd jobs to survive. And with Juliet quietly blacklisting him, no company dared to hire him anymore.Ethan snorted. "She straight-up pushed him off a cliff. She used to act like he was the center of her universe, and now she tosses him like trash. A woman this volatile? Good riddance. She never deserved you."His bluntness made me laugh. That was when Carleigh finally arrived, grasping my hands with excitement. "We tested the samples. The result
Ethan shot Juliet a look full of disgust, slung an arm around my shoulders, and pulled me away without a backward glance.I glanced over my shoulder and saw her standing there, utterly lost.The moment our eyes met, her lips parted as if she wanted to speak, but no sound came out."What are you looking at?"I lowered my gaze and asked softly, "So, she really was my wife?"Ethan corrected me, "Ex-wife. And you don't need to remember her. Forgetting her is the best thing that's ever happened to you. She's not worth a single second of your thoughts."I nodded with a small smile and didn't press further.…The project moved quickly. In less than three months, the antidote was successfully developed.Ethan was practically vibrating with excitement, hugging me and jumping like a madman."The samples have already been delivered. Ms. Jefferson and the others will be here any minute. Matthew, this breakthrough opens endless possibilities for treating psychological disorders. The next
Ethan finally lifted his head from the mountain of files, looking like he was on the verge of tears. "Matthew, go wait for me in the cafeteria. I'll be there in a bit."I sighed helplessly. "Fine. Just hurry."But the moment I stepped out of Tosperus Institute's doors, a hand clamped around my arm.I turned around, and a strikingly beautiful face was suddenly right in front of me. The woman looked like she hadn't slept all night. Dark circles were under her eyes, her lips were drained of color, and her whole body was exhausted.Her bloodshot eyes locked onto mine without blinking. The intensity startled me, and I instinctively tried to pull away, but she refused to let go.Annoyed, I clicked my tongue, pulled out some bills from my bag, and shoved them into her hand."I only have this much on me. Is it enough?"Her lips tightened, only then realizing I had mistaken her for a homeless woman."I don't want your money."My patience, which had already been thin, started fraying. "
Juliet had always believed her feelings for Wilson were nothing more than pity and tolerance. It was never anything as heavy as love.But now, even she had to admit that her emotions did shift because of him. That was why, the moment she saw his reddened eyes, she said yes to giving him the wedding he dreamed of.When did she start caring for Wilson? And when did I start losing faith in her?Juliet's thoughts were a tangled mess, and the letter crumpled in her tightening grip.Her fingertips turned pale as she whispered, voice trembling, "Matthew, I was wrong."…Meanwhile, I was seated on the plane, checking the time. Two minutes left, and then I would forget Juliet completely.Right about now, she should have found the letter. Would she regret the choices she made?I lowered my head and let out a soft, almost amused breath."Forget it. Whether she regrets anything or not, it no longer has anything to do with me. From now on, she and I will walk separate roads," I thought.I
Juliet's face was drained of all color. Panic flashed in her eyes as she strode up to Ethan, forcing herself to sound steady. "Is what you just said true?"Ethan let out a cold laugh. "Why would I show up here to spin lies for fun? You're so full of yourself. It's no wonder Matthew walked away."You know what he told me? He hates his own weakness. He hates that he loved you so much that he couldn't let go. So thank you for forcing that pill down his throat. It finally gave him a way out."His words shattered the last bit of composure she had left. Her voice trembled. "W-Where is he now?"Ethan looked at her with open contempt, lifting his chin in a taunting challenge. "Weren't you the one going on and on about how much you loved him? If you love him that much, go find him yourself then."Juliet's fist tightened. She threw her bouquet aside and bolted toward the exit."Juliet! Juliet! Don't go! Our wedding isn't over!"Wilson hurried after her. His dress shoes pounded against the
Juliet spoke first, saying, "Matthew and I are already divorced. Today is Wilson's wedding. There's no need to bring up the past."The moment she distanced herself from me, the groomsmen let out a chorus of knowing sighs."Of course. Wilson's young, handsome, and talented. How could Matthew ever compare?""Juliet, we're handing Wilson's whole future over to you. You'd better treat him right."Juliet smiled sweetly, just like she once smiled at me. She said, "Don't worry. I won't fail him, and he won't fail me."My gaze dimmed. Beside me, Ethan ground his teeth. "What kind of twisted logic is this? The homewrecker gets the moral high ground now?"Then, someone shouted from the crowd, "Since it's such a perfect day, how about Wilson and Juliet give us a kiss?"The groomsmen joined in."Kiss! Kiss!"Wilson stared at her with perfect, made-for-camera devotion.Under the cheering, Juliet lifted a hand to his jaw, rose onto her toes, and brushed a soft kiss against the corner of hi







