登入The bright signs of the city looked blurry through the wet window of a passing bus. Long lines of red and blue light spread across the dark street. Cass just kept walking. Her boots splashed through small puddles of dirty rainwater, but she did not even look down. Her mind was a total mess. She kept seeing the image of Liam in that perfect black tuxedo over and over again. Every word he said felt like a heavy stone dropping into her stomach.She had no real plan. She did not know which street she was on, and she did not know where her feet were taking her in the dark. But even though she was confused and heartbroken, she was completely sure of one thing—she was never going to go back to that tiny apartment.She was never going to step foot inside that small room where they had shared food, argued over chores, and almost kissed just yesterday. And she was never, ever going to look at Liam’s face again."How could I be so completely blind?" she whispered to herself, the hot tears mixing
Cass stood behind the thick glass window, her eyes burning as she watched Liam. Inside the restaurant, he was the picture of wealth. He looked relaxed, powerful, and completely in control. But then, his eyes snapped toward the window. Their eyes met for a tiny second, and Cass saw the flash of shock on his face.Before he could fully process what was happening, Liam threw some money onto the table, stood up from his chair, and started walking fast toward the exit doors.Cass gasped, her heart jumping into her throat. Panic took over her body. She turned around and quickly ran behind a large concrete post near the entrance, pulling her jacket hood lower to hide her face. She pressed her back against the cold concrete, her breath coming in short, ragged gasps.The heavy glass doors of the restaurant swung open. The sharp sound of Liam’s leather shoes echoed on the pavement. He was looking around frantically, his eyes scanning the sidewalk.Cass took a deep, shaky breath. She couldn't ke
Cass pulled the hood of her jacket lower over her eyes as she rushed down the narrow, crowded alleyway. Her heart was beating so fast she could hear it in her ears. The ground was still wet from the rain, and she had to hop over puddles, but she did not care about her shoes. She only cared about finding Liam. If the gossip from Krissa and Precy was true, she wanted to see it with her own two eyes. She wanted the absolute truth.And she did not have to wait very long.As soon as she reached the main street at the end of the alley, she froze behind a large concrete post. Just a few meters away, Liam was standing by the sidewalk. The black tuxedo fit his tall body perfectly, making him look completely out of place next to the dirty street walls. A sleek, incredibly expensive black sports car pulled up right in front of him.The car door opened, and a beautiful young woman stepped out. She was wearing a gorgeous designer dress, her hair perfectly styled, and she gave Liam a huge, familiar
The next morning, Cass was standing by the small kitchen sink, washing the breakfast dishes. The water was running softly, and as she wiped a glass with a sponge, she suddenly heard the loud, sharp voices of two neighborhood women talking right outside her open window."Did you see Cassandra's husband earlier this morning?" Krissa asked, her voice dropping into a heavy whisper."Yes! Oh my gosh, I saw him too! He was actually with another woman!" Precy replied, sounding incredibly excited about the fresh scoop.Cass froze instantly, the glass slipping slightly in her soapy hands. Her chest tightened. "What?!" she whispered to herself, her heart giving a nervous thump.She turned off the faucet completely, moved closer to the wooden wall, and pressed her ear tightly against the window screen to listen more carefully."And that's not all," Krissa continued, clapping her hands together. "He was wearing really expensive clothes! Super sharp! Then he got inside a luxury car! It was so shin
One quiet afternoon, Cass was busy arranging her new books inside the small hanging cabinet on the wall. Liam had built that little cabinet for her with his own two hands using leftover wood. She had begged him for weeks to make her a bookshelf and buy her some books so she wouldn't die of boredom inside the house. It had been a long time since her audition, and the modeling agency still hadn't called her back. She was starting to lose hope, and reading was the only thing keeping her sane.The top shelf of the cabinet was completely empty, and it was much too high for her to reach. Left with no choice, she dragged a creaky wooden chair over and stood on top of it, balancing carefully on her tiptoes."Do you need some help with that, senyorita?" Liam asked from the sofa. He was sitting back comfortably, resting his arms on the cushions, quietly watching her stretch her entire body. "You look like a tiny monkey trying to reach a banana.""I am not a monkey, and I don't need your help! I
The afternoon rain made a steady sound against the tin roof of the small apartment, filling the room with a cool breeze. Cass sat on the edge of the wooden bed, carefully sewing a loose button back onto her favorite white shirt. A few months ago, she would have thrown the shirt away without a second thought. Now, her fingers moved with slow care.She stopped for a moment, her needle staying in the air as her eyes drifted toward the small kitchen table. Liam was sitting there, quietly fixing a broken desk lamp he had found earlier.Cass watched him through the dim light. Months had passed since they started living together, and without her even realizing it, everything had changed. She remembered how much she used to hate him. She used to see him as a rude, mean stranger who loved to ruin her day. They still argued almost every single day over the smallest things."Hey, Cassandra," Liam called out without looking up from his lamp. "Are you planning to finish that shirt today, or are yo







