Semua Bab You're Losing It All This Time: Bab 1 - Bab 8

"Christopher, Matthew is all alone here with no one to turn to. What's wrong with taking him out for the holiday? If I can't take him out, do you want me to bring him home instead? Would you like that?"If you're fine with it, the three of us can all go back together. Let's see who's more embarrassed at the dinner table by then."Tessa Coleman's furious voice hit me like a hammer, leaving me dazed.I stared blankly at the woman smirking in front of me, and at the young man standing beside her, who had a pitiful look on his face.He tugged at Tessa's sleeve and, as if being considerate, said softly, "Tessa, don't talk to Christopher like that. If he doesn't want us to go, then let's just skip it. I've spent years like this anyway. Spending another holiday alone is fine by me."He tried to sound lighthearted, but his smile looked more painful than if he had cried.Tessa's face fell. She grabbed his hand and comforted him gently, then glanced at me.When I didn't react, her patienc

The moment Tessa left, I went straight to the hospital.She had promised me that she'd be there for me that day for the operation, but she'd forgotten about it completely.Right before the anesthesia took hold, I received a text message from her.It read, "Chris, what I said earlier was entirely out of anger. Don't worry. I'll definitely marry you. I'll be back on Christmas Day. Wait for me."As for Matthew, just pretend he doesn't exist. I've already talked to him, and he promised he won't interfere with our life anymore."I looked at her messages, then coldly turned my phone off.For the past two years, she had fought against this engagement again and again, all for Matthew.I had been ready to go abroad and set her free. But on the day of my departure, she ran to the airport, crying, begging me to stay.That day, we lost control, and out of that recklessness, she became pregnant.But later, just so Matthew wouldn't feel pressured when being with her, she quietly ended the p

Tessa snapped, "What the hell makes him your fiance? And who the hell do you think you are, daring to fight me for him? Hazel, take your ass back to wherever you came from!"She suddenly raised her hand and slapped Hazel across the face.The private room erupted into chaos.But Hazel didn't back down and slapped her right back.Nobody knew who called security, but after a short while, two guards had Tessa pinned on either side.I glanced at Hazel's bruised face, then turned to look at Tessa coldly. "What is your problem? Just because you hate Hazel doesn't mean I have to hate her, too."You didn't want to marry me, right? Fine. I'll give you what you want. You should be happy now that you finally get to stay with Matthew forever."Tessa bit her lip. For someone who always acted untouchable, she suddenly looked wounded and small.The room had turned into a mess, so the hotel manager moved us into another one. Aside from Tessa and Lilian, everyone else was pleased with the arrang

I didn't know if Tessa was telling the truth or not, but it didn't matter anymore. I coldly pried her hand off me and said flatly, "Tessa, you're out of your mind. Just seeing you disgusts me."A second chance? Who do you think you are?"From now on, go be a happy couple with Matthew. If you show up in front of me again, don't blame me for what happens."However, Tessa didn't let go and tried to cling to me.Suddenly, a shadow stepped in front of me. "He's said enough already. Try bothering him again and see what happens."I had no idea when Hazel appeared, or how much she had overheard. Her face showed no emotion, but I could sense her satisfaction underneath.And why wouldn't she be? She had finally secured her place as the Coleman family's heir and found an outlet for all those years of resentment. Of course she was happy.Now, the tables had completely turned.Ten years ago, Tessa had bullied her without restraint.Now, she stood above Tessa, looking down at her like she