All Chapters of Going Our Separate Ways: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I saw Cara Dempsey again at an auction gala, ten years after everything ended.Luthen Waltz had his arm wrapped intimately around her waist. She had just won Best Actress, and that night, all eyes were on her. Dressed in a custom designer gown and with her makeup flawless, she carried herself with a huge presence—a far cry from the innocent girl she used to be.Back then, after we broke up, she made me delete every trace of our relationship, including all photos and messages. I did exactly as she asked. If she weren’t constantly showing up on screen over the past years, I probably would’ve forgotten what she even looked like.“Miss Dempsey, you’re even more breathtaking in person than on screen! Would my company have the honor of having you as our brand ambassador?”“That’s right! Your skin is flawless. It must be the glow of love. You and Mr. Waltz are the perfect couple, truly a match made in heaven!”Then, someone in the crowd teased, “We heard from the media that your wedding’

“I’ve made myself clear to you that I’ve only ever loved Luthen,” Cara said flatly. “You acting like this now only makes me feel disgusted. I’ve moved on. I really hope you can let go of whatever feelings you still have for me.”Luthen let out a mocking smirk, eyeing my soaked, disheveled appearance.“I mean, I get it. She’s Harbor City’s hottest actress now, with a net worth in the hundreds of millions. Of course, a washed-up ex like you would try to come crawling back, hoping to get a taste of the good life.”Maybe it was my casual outfit or the cheap-looking watch on my wrist, but something about me screamed "down and out" to him.He crossed his arms, smug. “You used to be that top student in Acorn University’s finance program, didn’t you? What a fall from grace. No wonder no one’s heard of you for years. If I were you, I’d be too ashamed to show my face, too.”Cara’s stunning features turned cold as ice. Her eyes swept over my appearance, and she let out a sigh full of disdain

She frowned deeply, her voice cold as she looked at me. “Since when was gambling on stocks considered a proper career? What happened to you? Even if you were out there delivering food, at least you’d be making an honest living. But instead, you’ve turned into a gambler, trying to get rich without lifting a finger. You need to quit this gambling habit of yours. I can help you get a proper job.”I froze, then finally understood she had completely misunderstood. What I meant by "trading" wasn’t personal day-trading or gambling like she assumed.I ran a private equity fund managing investments for others, structuring portfolios, and collecting commissions from the profits. However, from her reaction, she clearly thought I was one of those online traders who end up losing their shirts and begging for scraps.After being sent back to relive this life, I no longer had to shoulder Cara’s massive expenses. With that weight off my back, I was finally able to save money. I applied the financia

I gently patted my daughter’s head, comforting her with a soft voice. “It’s okay. I’ll change out of it in a bit. But you weren’t being very good, huh? Didn’t we agree no sweets?”She stuck out her tongue and lowered her head without saying a word.Just then, a sharp voice cut in. “And what she wants to eat is any of your business? George, don’t you think you’re being a little too controlling?”I took my daughter’s hand and turned to face Luthen’s hostile glare.“She’s my daughter. Since when do you get a say in how I raise her?”That was when it finally clicked for Luthen. His face froze in shock as he stared at me.“Did I hear that right? That little girl called you ‘Dad’ earlier?”A wave of murmurs swept through the crowd.“Oh my god! Could he be Ms. Grace Lowe’s husband?”Cara’s gaze darted between me and my daughter. A sudden realization seemed to strike her, and she said, voice cold and certain, “George, what trick did you pull to get that child to call you ‘Dad’? I’m

“I helped you prep for exams, stayed up late tutoring you, worked part-time jobs to save up for your tuition, not because I loved you, but because my mom made me promise on her deathbed to take care of you. I always saw you as a little sister.“You were the one who asked to start a relationship and the one who ended it. Maybe I wasn’t sure of my feelings back then, but after meeting Grace, I finally realized what real love is. Love isn’t one person giving everything while the other takes. It’s two people working together, protecting something they both treasure.“She’s the one who showed me love could be sweet—that marriage could be fulfilling and that having a child is something to be hoped for, not feared.”I returned her own words to her, word for word.“The only person I love is Grace. This obsession you’re holding onto is exhausting. I’ve started a new life. I hope you can do the same and let go of your feelings for me.”Cara covered her face and broke down in tears.I didn’