Lahat ng Kabanata ng Unwanted Goods: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 8

My hand was yanked violently, causing the IV needle to stab deeper into my skin, sending a sharp pain through me.But I didn't answer him right away. Instead, I asked, "Why do you want my ring?"That ring was something I had painstakingly designed myself. It had taken me months to handcraft it. It was a symbol of our lifelong commitment."Sophia likes it," Hugo said casually. "She wants us to have matching couple rings. You should just give it to her. It's just a worthless piece of junk anyway. There are barely any diamonds. It's not worth much."As he spoke, his gaze landed on the ring sitting at the corner of the table. Without hesitation, he picked it up and turned to leave.I tried to grab it back, nearly forgetting that my leg was still immobile.But I still clung to the ring with all my strength, refusing to let go. "Give it back!"Hugo looked at me with nothing but disappointment. "Katherine, I remember you used to be so generous. How did you become like this? Why are you

After stepping out of the taxi, I walked into the airport.I unlocked my phone and saw a message from Isabelle. She told me that Professor Harrington was willing to hold my previous position for me.I let out a sigh of relief and immediately replied that I would report in tomorrow.After everything, I had come full circle. It all felt like a futile dream.No one would have expected things to turn out like this.After all, from the moment Hugo fell for me at 15, he had never hidden his feelings.Everyone around us could see how madly in love he was, often saying, "Hugo is rich, good-looking, and completely devoted to you. Why not just say yes?"But back then, I was completely clueless. I was nothing but a bookworm.I had set ambitious goals for myself, and I was determined not to let anything stand in my way.No one could stop my progress, and certainly, no one could make me give up my future.So, I treated Hugo as if he were invisible.Whenever he tried to chat with me or sh

The sticky note slipped from Hugo's fingers.He immediately picked up his phone and called the bodyguard from earlier. The moment the call connected, he asked impatiently, "Regarding that letter you found, are you sure Katherine wrote it? Where did she go?"The bodyguard replied, "Mr. Laurent, it's real. I checked the surveillance footage—Ms. Blake left it at the entrance and then walked away."The letter said she was breaking up with you and returning overseas. That's why I asked if you wanted to go after her."But since your heart is now with Ms. Mendes, it doesn't really matter—""Shut up! What the hell do you know?" Hugo snapped."Find out which flight Katherine took, right now! I need to go after her!"He hurriedly grabbed his coat and rushed toward the door.But before he could leave, Sophia stirred awake, groggily stumbling after him.She grabbed onto his arm, pressing herself against him as she mumbled, "Hugo, shouldn't we spend our wedding night together?"Hugo shove

"The moment I leave, you're already with someone else? Were you cheating on me the whole time? Otherwise, how could you move so quickly?" Hugo snapped."That's none of your business," I replied calmly."But remember this—I'll be with anyone, just never with you."With that, I hung up, leaving Hugo screaming hysterically on the other end.Maybe that post really did cut deep.For a long time, he disappeared from my world.Meanwhile, I focused entirely on my research, publishing a paper in a top-tier journal and winning an academic achievement award.When Professor Harrington found out, he patted my shoulder with deep satisfaction."Kath, I always knew you had potential. You were born for academia. When you left to get married, I was devastated but powerless to stop you. I'm just glad you're back."I didn't say anything. I just smiled and nodded in agreement.That year, at the university's graduation ceremony, I was naturally selected to give the keynote speech as the outstandin