Chapter 1

That night, August returned home earlier than usual. He sat across from me and asked casually as he ate, “How was work today?”“It was alright.” I lowered my head, but my voice was a little choked up. He said nothing and did not even notice that I was feeling down today. I looked at him in silence for a few seconds before I decided to test the waters. “Honey, the heater broke down. Do you still have a bit of the money I gave you? Let’s get someone to fix it.”A painfully forced look of distress appeared on his face. He dug around in his pocket and said, “I’m sorry, dear. I used that money to pay off my debt. I don’t have anything left.”Liar!I shut my eyes, like they were too heavy to keep open. All I could picture was him slipping a generous tip to some waiter in a restaurant.I pursed my lips, held back my emotions, and said, “That’s okay. I’ll think of something.”He caressed my face and said gently, “By the way, Ivy has been feeling sick lately. The doctor asked her to

Chapter 2

The abortion was scheduled a week later. Over the past few days, I worked nonstop as a cab driver to earn some money.A man got into my cab. He reeked of alcohol. I instinctively covered my nose. Ever since I got pregnant, I had become really sensitive to strong smells. The man glared at me. “Are you implying that I stink? You’re just a cab driver. What’s so impressive about that? You dare look down on me?!”I did not respond and only reminded him to fasten his seatbelt. Halfway through, he suddenly got handsy. “Girl, you look good. Why are you driving a cab?“Why not be with me? I’ll give you a life full of luxury.”As I focused on driving, I avoided his touches. My expression darkened.“Sir, please show some respect.”“Respect? You’re just a cab driver! I’m already showing you plenty of respect by giving you some attention!”He dragged me back to my seat in disdain. “Do you really think you’re some rich lady? To think that you’re asking me not to touch you!”I gri

Chapter 3

In my unconscious state, I felt as if I was floating in a chaotic whirlpool. I heard August and Ivy arguing. “It’s all your fault!” August sounded angry. “If you hadn’t asked me to pretend to be a poor jerk and a gambler to test her love for me, Casey wouldn’t have worked as a cab driver, and she wouldn’t have gotten molested. She even fainted!”“How was I supposed to know she’d be that weak?” Ivy grumbled in displeasure. “Besides, if you had gone to help her when that man threw the iced cola on her, she would’ve found out that you were following her and observing her in secret.“August, I’m helping you test your love! I’m helping you pick a wife who won’t leave your side regardless of how much money you have!”“I went overboard. I saw that man was mistreating her, but I didn’t even help. I’m not a good boyfriend!” August sounded regretful. “You did nothing wrong. Think about it. Your previous girlfriends all dated you because of your money. They spent your money, cheated on y

Chapter 4

August woke up with a hangover. He massaged his aching temples. Last night, he had tried drinking his sorrows away, but he still could not forget Casey’s indifferent expression. He could not find his phone, so he got a friend’s phone to call Casey. Her phone was turned off. A wave of panic surged in his heart. He got up anxiously and drove home. All he could do while he drove was think about Casey.He could not understand why the woman who always listened to him would suddenly want to end things with him. When he got home, he started decorating the place to apologize to Casey. He meticulously prepared flowers, steak, and jewelry to win her back.When he looked around, he finally noticed just how broken down the house was. The secondhand furniture was broken. The wallpaper was peeling off to reveal the bricks underneath. The stained baby clothes swayed in the wind on the balcony. It painted a striking picture.Casey had made those clothes for their first baby, but he

Chapter 5

With anger and regret burning in his heart, August drove back home. He flung the door open as rage and despair waged a war in him. Ivy was still around. When she heard the noise, she rushed over. “August, you’re back! Where’s Casey? Didn’t she come back with you?” Ivy asked with fake concern. There was a hint of malicious glee on her face. August glared at her and said nothing. “What’s wrong? Did Casey refuse to come back with you? I knew it! She must have run away because she thought you were broke!”When Ivy saw that August was still ignoring her, she slandered Casey openly.She thought that August would still believe her, just like before, but to her surprise, he suddenly flew into a rage. He lifted his hand and struck Ivy so hard that she fell on the floor. “Shut up!” August snarled, “You have no right to insult Casey!”Ivy was in a daze. She cradled her swollen face and looked at August in disbelief. “August, you… hit me?”August took his phone out and played the

Chapter 6

After leaving August, I arrived in Southern City. It was a city unfamiliar to me. Even though I was not quite used to the weather and food here, my hope for a good life burned once more after having abandoned my painful past. I used whatever I had left of my money to rent a small and cozy place. I also got a clerical job nearby. The pay was not very high, but it was enough to take care of myself.Every morning, when I walked to work, River, the owner of the flower shop downstairs, smiled warmly at me. He was handsome, cheerful, and kind. His smile was like a ray of sunshine that reached my heart and made me feel a warmth that I had not felt for a long time. In the beginning, I smiled back politely. After all, we were not close. But River always gave me a daisy when I got back from work.“Casey, you worked hard the entire day. This is for you. I hope you like it,” he said gently with sincerity. I took the daisy and took a whiff of the elegant fragrance. My exhaustion f

Chapter 7

August did not give up after that day. Every day, from the moment I left for work until I got back home, love letters and gifts were waiting for me from him. He seemed to invade every corner of my life and always managed to get something delivered to me. But I always threw them into the trash can every single time. The pain I suffered in the past would not disappear because of a few sweet words from him. I knew very clearly that things were over between us. Yet August seemed unable to understand this. One day, when I returned from work and was just getting into the elevator, I found him in front of my house. He held a large bouquet of roses in his hands and was waiting for me eagerly. “Casey, I…”Before he began, I grabbed the roses and threw them into the trash can by the side. “If there’s nothing else, please leave,” I said coldly.“Casey, why won’t you give me another chance?” he asked in agony. He could not understand it. When I looked at him, I felt nothing.

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