After Eight Years, She Left Me at the Altar for Her First Love のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

“If you want to act drunk, do it somewhere else. Don’t disturb my sleep.”With that, he turned over, giving Fiona his back.Every word, every movement, was cold.His heart had died the moment he learned that Fiona had suspected him of being involved in the car accident.All the years they had spent growing up together meant less to her than Zac, a man she had only known for a few years.In the end, she hadn’t even trusted him that much.After that incident, Lucas had once asked Fiona if she had feelings for Zac.If she did, he would leave without another word.He wasn’t the kind of person who clung to someone who didn’t want him. A relationship that had to be forced meant nothing.Back then, Fiona had answered with absolute certainty. She said she only saw Zac as the man who saved her life, as a younger brother.She said she only took extra care of him because she felt guilty.Lucas had believed her.That was why when Fiona missed his birthday, Valentine’s Day, and their an

A cold front had moved through the city recently, and the temperature outside had dropped fast.Helen and her friends had just flown back from Atalia, where the weather had been warm and sunny. They were still dressed in thin tops and short skirts.The group waited at the airport for two full hours. By then, they were shivering from the cold, but Lucas was still nowhere to be seen.Mrs. Cruz, who had returned with them, finally couldn’t take it anymore and started complaining.“Helen, Lucas hasn’t even officially married into the Shaw family yet, and he’s already acting this arrogant? He made us wait this long. Clearly, he doesn’t respect you as an elder at all.”Another woman wrapped her arms around herself and chimed in.“Exactly. I think you’ve been too nice to him. That’s why he dares to treat you like this. A man marrying into the family should know his place and try to stay on your good side. Instead, he’s putting on airs in front of you? You need to teach him a lesson.”H

In the hospital room, Zac stared at the stack of food containers in front of him, his face lighting up with surprise.“Fiona, did you make all of this yourself?”“Yes.”Fiona sat beside the bed and glanced at his leg, which was still in a cast.“You said on the phone that your leg was hurting again. How does it feel now?”Zac’s eyes curved as he gave her a sweet, puppy-like smile.“Now that you’re here, I feel much better. You’re basically my painkiller, Fiona.”Then his gaze drifted back to the food containers, and he swallowed.“Fiona, can I try some?”Fiona frowned.“These are all spicy dishes. I thought you didn’t like spicy food.”She had only planned to check on Zac briefly, then go pick Lucas up. But Zac had noticed the food in her hand and said he was curious, so she had opened the containers to show him.“But you made them yourself,” Zac said. “I really want to try them. I haven’t had lunch yet.”He looked at her with pitiful, misty eyes, the kind that made it har

The commotion quickly drew the restaurant manager over.“Excuse me. What happened here?”When the manager saw Lucas, surprise flickered in his eyes, but he quickly composed himself.Xena covered the injured side of her face and snapped at him.“What kind of restaurant are you running? How could you let a broke nobody like him come in here and cause trouble? He hurt my boyfriend. Have him thrown out right now!”The manager looked doubtful.A waitress who had witnessed everything quickly leaned in and explained what had happened in a low voice.The scene had been too intense earlier, and she hadn’t dared to step in.After listening, the manager understood the situation.He gave Xena a polite smile.“I’m sorry, ma’am, but our restaurant welcomes all paying guests. We don’t judge customers by their status. Also, our staff can testify that your boyfriend was the one who started the trouble.”Xena was practically trembling with rage.She raised her hand, her finger nearly jabbing

Kenneth watched Lucas with open amusement, clearly ready to enjoy the show.Lucas ignored the teasing look in his eyes and smiled at Vivian.“What do you mean, ‘do you the honor’? You don’t come back often, Vivian. If anything, I should be treating you to lunch.” The three of them moved to a private dining room.When they sat down, Vivian deliberately took the seat right beside Lucas.Kenneth nudged Lucas with his shoulder.“The second Vivian heard you and Fiona broke up, she wrapped up her work overseas as fast as she could. Her flight landed today, and she came straight here to see you.”Kenneth had not bothered lowering his voice at all.Vivian heard every word, but she did not deny it.Lucas frowned slightly.“Vivian and I are just old classmates. Stop talking nonsense and dragging her into this.”Vivian’s beautiful eyes stayed on him, making no effort to hide her affection. She gave a charming smile.“Maybe there was nothing between us before. But what about now, Luca