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Chapter 1

Joseph's POVWhen my family heard me say I would be getting married in three days, the whole hospital room breathed a collective sigh of relief.With eyes welling with tears, my dad choked out a shaky "Good" over and over.That night, after I drove my mom home, she called me into the study for a private talk."Joseph, there's something I've been holding back for a long time, but I really need to tell you."She hesitated, looking at me with heartache in her eyes."On your birthday last month, Whitney came by to drop off a gift, but she didn't even stay five minutes before claiming she was too busy and had to leave."Mom's expression hardened, and she continued, "But half an hour later, a friend of mine spotted her at a private bar in Southvale. She was lounging in a corner booth, having drinks with a man who looked exactly like her secretary, Kaiden…"She slid a photo across the table to me.In the photo, Kaiden Xavier was dressed in a trendy, high-end suit. He looked completel

Chapter 2

Joseph's POV"You know I've always seen marrying you as part of my future. Now just isn't the right time. I still have so much to achieve, and I'm just not ready to start a family," Whitney explained, as if that settled everything.As she spoke, she reached for my hand the way she always did, meaning to fasten the watch around my wrist.Ever since we started dating, whenever Whitney did something that hurt me, she would buy me a gift to make up for it.But in the past, no matter how expensive the gift was, she would always look at me with genuine guilt. She'd offer it carefully, sincerely admitting she was wrong, and would hope to coax a smile back onto my face.She had never been like this before—so composed and detached, her eyes holding nothing but the cold certainty of someone completely in control, without a trace of real tenderness.This version of her felt like a complete stranger.I turned my head away, avoiding her hand and stepping out of her reach before she could pul

Chapter 3

Joseph's POVWe bought this apartment during our third year together. I oversaw the entire renovation myself, pouring my heart and soul into every corner, filling it with the future I had once envisioned for us.But now, all that warmth was gone, leaving behind nothing but hollow disappointment.I opened the closet, took out my clothes, folded them one by one, and packed them neatly into the suitcase I had prepared earlier.Then I moved to the study, gathered only my essential documents, and left everything else untouched.Once everything was packed, I called a courier to ship the suitcases to the apartment I had already rented.When it was finally done, I sat on the couch, staring blankly ahead—until my phone suddenly buzzed twice.A notification popped up. Kaiden, whom I had once marked as a priority contact, had posted an update."Working overtime and starving, but someone cooked me a midnight snack. Pure bliss."The attached photo showed a kitchen.A slender woman in a

Chapter 4

Joseph's POVWhitney's anger flared even hotter. "A blessing? Do you have any idea how guilty Kaiden felt all night after you liked that post? He kept apologizing to me, worried he'd given you the wrong idea."It struck me as so absurd that I couldn't help laughing."Whitney, if Kaiden actually felt guilty, he'd be apologizing to me instead of putting on a show for you. Either way, you and I are already over. Whatever's going on between you two has nothing to do with me anymore. Whether he feels guilty or not is none of my concern," I scoffed.Whitney glared at me, practically spitting the words through gritted teeth. "Fine, Joseph. You think you're so tough? Let's see how long you can keep this stubborn act up."With that, she waved her hand and snapped at me to get out.Yet less than ten minutes after I returned to my desk, a personnel-change announcement popped up in the company's internal group chat.I was stripped of my position as Director of Project Management, and Kaiden

Chapter 5

Joseph's POVWhitney gave a half-hearted explanation. "You know how younger guys are. They see trends on social media and just want to hop on the bandwagon."I remembered how I had once begged her to do a wedding photoshoot with me, only for her to tell me the internet had brainwashed me. She had said a tuxedo was just a piece of clothing and that I was making a mountain out of a molehill.Yet here she was, willing to set aside time to help Kaiden pick out a tuxedo.I didn't bother arguing with her anymore and turned to leave.But Kaiden quickly stepped forward and grabbed my wrist."Joseph, everything Ms. Pearson said is true. If you're still mad, just hit me!"Before I could even react, he let himself fall sideways and crumpled to the floor with a sharp gasp."Ah!"He pressed a hand to his ankle, his face turning pale—the perfect picture of someone in real pain."Whitney, I think I sprained my ankle. It hurts so bad."The moment Whitney saw it, she immediately shoved me as

Chapter 6

Whitney's POVI froze on the spot, a wave of panic crashing over me like never before.For seven years, I had always known exactly how much Joseph loved me. I had been so certain he would always hold out his heart and wait for me in the very same spot. No matter how much I neglected him, I believed he'd always be there, guarding our home and keeping our promises.But this wedding invitation shattered every bit of my complacency.I stumbled back a step and frantically dialed Joseph's number, only to be met with a cold, automated recording telling me my number had been blocked.Refusing to give up, I tried calling him on WhatsApp—only for the call to die instantly, a single gray checkmark frozen on the screen.I scrambled through every platform I could think of to reach him, only to find myself completely blocked across the board. He had left me absolutely no way back into his life.My heart sank like a stone. I rushed out of the apartment in a blind panic, a single thought domina

Chapter 7

Whitney's POVI had no one to blame for any of it but myself.I got back in the car in a daze, all the life drained out of me, and sat there motionless for what felt like forever.My mind was a whirlwind of memories—all of Joseph.The way he used to smile and pull me into his arms when we were younger, the quiet dedication on his face whenever he handled the company's tedious paperwork for me, the porch light that he always left on when I stayed out too late… And finally, that calm, detached look in his eyes the last time he looked at me.Everything he had given, everything I had taken for granted, twisted into a jagged blade and buried itself deep in my chest.…Joseph's POVThe day before the wedding, Clara and I spent the day running between venues, finalizing the timeline, and double-checking every little detail.No matter how tedious the wedding planning got, she stayed right by my side—patient, attentive, asking for my input at every turn, and prioritizing my feelings

Chapter 8

Joseph's POVWhitney showed no intention of leaving. Instead, she took a step closer, her face etched with desperate humility."Joseph, please don't say things you don't mean just because you're angry. I know I messed up. I neglected you, ignored your feelings, and let Kaiden blindside me," she said, her words tumbling out in a rush."But you have to believe me. I saw him for who he really was. I fired him first thing this morning, and he'll never show his face around us again.""I'll even put the IPO on hold," she added desperately. "I'll make the arrangements right now. I'll push back all my business plans. I don't care about any of it anymore. I just need you to call off the wedding and not marry Clara."As she moved closer, my dad stopped tying my tie and fixed her with a chilling glare that cut her off instantly."Ms. Pearson, relationships don't work like that. You can't expect someone to stay exactly where you left them just because you've finally decided to turn back. Jos

Chapter 9

Whitney's POVIn the dead of night, a bombshell exploded across the internet.The moment Kaiden realized I still couldn't let Joseph go, he leaked a batch of candid photos—each one carefully shot from a deliberately misleading angle.Most of the photos showed the two of us together, framed to make us appear far more intimate than we had ever been.He had even attached a lengthy post, heavily implying that we had been together for years. Between the lines, he painted himself as the devoted man who had sacrificed everything for me, only to be cruelly discarded in the end.The post went viral overnight, shooting straight to the top of the trending charts.With my company preparing for its initial public offering, this sudden wave of negative media coverage immediately threatened our projected valuation. Within hours, panicked investors bombarded me with inquiries.The moment I saw it, fury surged through me. Without hesitation, I called my legal team to handle it."Issue a cease

Chapter 10

Joseph's POVI didn't stand up right away. Instead, I calmly straightened my suit.It was time to bring our years of entanglement to an end.The commotion outside grew louder, and Whitney's voice drifted into the room."Joseph Gibson! Come out! We were together for seven years! Can you really just throw it all away?"Have you forgotten the days when we first started the company together, living on instant noodles in that basement? Have you forgotten the first time we celebrated your birthday together, when you swore we'd stay by each other's side forever?"Joseph, I know I was wrong. I know Kaiden deceived me, and I know I neglected you for far too long. Just give me one more chance. Please, can we just start over?"Her voice cracked with despair and bitter defiance as she screamed my name over and over, dredging up the history she had cast aside for so long.When my mom heard the commotion, she rose to her feet and strode outside."Whitney, haven't you caused enough of a scen

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