Semua Bab A Breakup to End All Breakups: Bab 1 - Bab 9

In the end, it was my parents who stayed behind to talk to me."Why don't you come back with us to Elbridge?"It wasn't the first time they'd tried to convince me to return.I sat there, drained, and looked up to meet their hopeful eyes.They were the founders of the largest law firm in Elbridge. It was because of them that I chose to become a lawyer in the first place.Their plan had always been for me to grow up and train at our firm, but everything changed when I met Rachel during graduate school and followed her to Westerbay.Rachel came from a modest background and always hated it when people mentioned wealth or privilege. So, I never told her the truth about my family. In her eyes, I was just another ordinary guy from the countryside, like her.Over the past five years, I have progressed from a junior associate to a well-established attorney. Together, Rachel and I had won the firm's bonus award for three consecutive years. Everyone joked that we were the perfect power cou

Ethan was no longer drunk. Only one dim lamp lit the room, casting soft shadows across the walls. In the faint glow, he sat shirtless, reaching out to trace his fingers along Rachel's skin."Rachel..." he murmured. But she pushed his hand away without hesitation. "Don't bother me." The cold edge in her voice stunned him into silence.Meanwhile, Rachel's phone continued to repeat the same automated message. "Sorry, the number you've dialed is currently unavailable..."She had lost count of how many times she had called. Still, no one picked up."This isn't real. Liam's just mad. He didn't mean it," she muttered to herself, trying to convince herself as she suddenly jumped to her feet."That's it. I just need to go home. Once I get home, everything will be fine."Without saying another word, she slipped on her shoes, ignored Ethan's calls behind her, and stormed out the door.Speeding through the empty streets, she ran several red lights on her way back to the apartment. The mom

By the time I arrived back in Elbridge, it was already late at night.My parents, who had always kept to an early bedtime, were still waiting in the arrivals area, looking around anxiously for me.The moment I spotted them, I ran straight into their arms. My voice trembled as I called out, "Mom, Dad..."My father gently patted my head, smiling with genuine relief. "It's enough that you're home. That's all that matters."Nothing at home had changed since the day I left. After resting for just two days, I started working at the law firm my parents had built from the ground up.They had kept a low profile and never told anyone I was their son, so I had to join the company like any other new employee, starting from the bottom. If I wanted to stay, I had to pass the probation period like everyone else.But despite the pressure, I felt lighter and happier. From that moment on, I was finally living for myself.If I could succeed in Westerbay, then I could do just as well in Elbridge.

I thought Rachel would finally leave Elbridge and stop bothering me. But somehow, she managed to rope in a few coworkers who used to be friendly with me, tricking them into helping her set me up.When I stepped onto the grass and saw what was happening, I was completely stunned.It was the weekend, and the moment I saw Rachel standing there, all the good mood I had earlier vanished instantly.She had recreated our first wedding. She wore the custom-made gown I had designed for her and stood there with a bright smile, looking straight at me. "Liam, will you marry me?" she sweetly asked.The coworkers she'd dragged into this all started cheering and clapping.I felt rage surge through my chest.After all this time, how could she possibly believe I still wanted to marry her?Rachel's eyes sparkled with a hint of confidence."Do you really think that this is enough for me to forgive you?"I couldn't take it anymore. Right in front of everyone, I slapped her across the face.The c