LOGINIt had been seven years since I was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Esther Logan, the woman I had dumped, returned to our town with her award-winning actor fiancé. I had completely forgotten who she was. I was barely managing to survive by relying on the sticky notes on the wall. When Esther saw me, I was dressed in washed-out clothes and staring right back at her. She smiled. "What? Why do you look so sad just seeing me? What happened to all the enthusiasm you had for going after rich women? Can't even be bothered to pretend anymore?" As soon as she finished speaking, I tugged at the corner of her clothes and asked, "Miss... Hello. May I ask who you are?" Esther sneered and pulled the man beside her closer. "Great. Acting like you don't know me now, huh? What, did you run off with some rich woman and lose your mind too?" I blinked. "Oh... Would... Would you like some water?" With that said, I turned to pour water for the 'guests', remembering the instructions on the sticky note.
View MoreIt turned out Esther thought everything I did was just a transaction.I said nothing more, pushed open the car door, and got out. I did not turn back. I walked up the stairs step by step. Upon returning home, I closed the door, leaned against it, and slowly slid down onto the floor.I took out that card from my pocket and looked at it as tears fell. I picked up my phone and called Elle's lawyer. "Ms. Winter, can my sister leave now?""Yes, Mr. Smith. They've withdrawn the lawsuit. Your sister will be released soon.""Okay, thank you."After hanging up, I deleted all the contacts from my phone. I walked up to the blank wall and took out a pen, writing the last note on it.[Colin, go to a place where no one knows you and forget everything.]…The next day, Elle got out.Esther came to my house, saw the empty room and the note on the wall, and ran out frantically.Meanwhile, I had already boarded a train bound for another city.A year passed, and Esther's career had plummeted d
I just wanted to stay as far away from Esther as possible right now. I quickly walked down the stage, through the crowd, and out of the hotel.It started raining outside. I did not have an umbrella, so I just walked in the rain. The rain washed down my face, and it was very cold. However, my heart was unusually calm.It was all over. I had finally paid off everything I owed Esther.As I walked on, a black car stopped beside me. The window rolled down, and it was Esther. She was alone, without Flynn or her assistant."Get in the car," she said, leaving no room for refusal."No thanks.""I'm telling you to get in!" she shouted, her voice carrying suppressed anger and a barely perceptible panic.I did not move.She pushed the car door open forcefully, got out, walked up to me, and shoved me into the passenger seat. She returned to the driver's seat, locked the doors, and slammed on the gas.The car sped through the rain. I had no idea where she was taking me. The atmosphere insid
"Hello, I'm Colin Smith. Sitting here today, I want to sincerely apologize for the mistakes I made in the past to Ms. Logan, Mr. Raymont, and all those who have been concerned about this matter. "With each sentence I spoke, the camera flashes grew brighter.I saw the corner of Esther's mouth curl up, revealing an imperceptible curve. That was the posture of a victor.I continued reading the script, my voice without a trace of fluctuation. I mentioned how I was blinded by money and how I had heartlessly abandoned Esther, whom I loved deeply back then. I said I was so impoverished now, all because of my mistake.I elaborated how much I was grateful to Esther for forgetting past grievances and giving me a chance to start anew.Halfway through my speech, reporters began to ask questions."Mr. Smith, who was the businesswoman you were associated with back then? Why did she dump you?""Mr. Smith, I heard that you later developed mental problems. Was it a result of the trauma from bei
"Tomorrow, go to the police station and tell your sister to admit to all the charges. Then, hold a press conference and tell everyone about your past 'scandal'. Apologize to Esther and Flynn. "As long as you do this, Esther promises to give you enough money for you to spend the rest of your life comfortably, and she will rescue your sister from prison. Think it over yourself."With that, the phone call ended.I held the phone, my body shaking like a leaf as I wondered how Esther could be so cruel. How could she use the most vicious lies to destroy Elle and me?I went to the detention center to visit Elle.Through a thick layer of glass, I saw the scars and exhaustion on her face."Colin, why did you come? Did they give you a hard time?" When she saw me, her first words were still full of concern for me.I looked at her, and I could no longer hold back my tears. "Elle, I'm sorry. It's my fault that you're in this situation.""Silly boy, what are you saying?"Elle smiled and tr












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