Chapter 2

Willow's POV

Magnus nodded. "You're right. There's no way Willow would ever leave you. Everyone knows she's madly in love with you. Just look at all those foolish things she's done over the years."

He wasn't wrong.

For years, I had loved Cameron to the point that I'd lost all my self-respect. I let my emotions consume me until I was practically falling apart. Now, I'd even been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

I supposed the saying "familiarity breeds contempt" was true. But there would be no more of this nonsense.

A self-deprecating smile crept onto my lips. I quickened my pace and left.

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The next day, Cameron showed up at the office with his rumored new girlfriend, Bianca. He treated the company like their personal dating spot.

My colleagues watched me with concern, but I acted as though nothing was wrong and handed in my resignation.

The HR manager was taken aback. "Ms. Young, you're an excellent talent manager. What made you decide to quit? Is it because Cameron has found someone new?"

I pursed my lips, too exhausted to explain. Everyone seemed to think that everything I did, whether staying or leaving, was because of Cameron. It was as if I had no life of my own.

"Sure. You can say so."

"But won't he fly into a rage when he finds out you've resigned?" the HR manager muttered, though she ultimately stamped my resignation papers.

I was finally free.

When I returned to my office, Cameron approached me with his arm around Bianca. "Willow, what do you think of my new girlfriend?"

I glanced at her. "She's a stunner."

He looked flustered, his expression darkening. "You've changed, Willow."

Why wouldn't I have?

I used to be fiercely possessive. Whenever Cameron was caught in a dating rumor with another actress, I would always demand an explanation. I was jealous, insecure, and constantly afraid of losing him.

One could say I was like a crazy girlfriend.

Cameron sent Bianca away, then sized me up. "It's been two days, Willow. Haven't you had enough of this tantrum? Sure, I missed the 100th proposal, but does that warrant such a huge tantrum? You didn't even come home.

"And besides, I told you I'd give you the commitment you deserve after all these years together. Why can't you just trust me?"

I hadn't been feeling well and had been surviving on liquid food for days. Whatever I ate, I ended up throwing up.

Maybe it was because his words disgusted me so much, but a wave of nausea suddenly hit me. I couldn't hold it in and threw up right in front of him.

Cameron's face turned livid. He gritted out, "What does this mean? You don't want to marry me anymore?"

I pulled out a tissue and wiped my mouth. "I just feel a little sick."

He froze for a moment before storming off. "You're absolutely impossible!"

For the first time, I didn't feel even the slightest twinge of heartbreak. I spent the rest of the day handing over my work, keeping myself busy until evening.

Magnus came to my office and handed me a ticket to the theatrical re-release of Jojo.

"You know Cameron. He's terrible with words and can be a real jerk, but he does care about you. You've been saying that you wanted to see this movie for ages. The moment he heard, he went and bought you a ticket.

"9:00 pm tonight, outside the cinema. You have to be there, Willow."

I stared at the movie ticket, lost in thought.

I knew this was Cameron's way of extending an olive branch. I also understood that he was trying to make it up to me. After some thought, I accepted the ticket. After all, he owed it to me.

At 9:00 pm, I arrived outside the cinema right on time.

Cameron appeared beside me, disguised from head to toe with a mask and cap. Bianca stood behind him, dressed similarly.

When he noticed me glancing at Bianca, he explained in a hoarse voice, "Our new show is about to premiere. You know how it is. We need the publicity."

I didn't show the slightest sign of displeasure. I simply walked into the theater and took my seat.