All Chapters of Reunion Is Difficult: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

When Amanda Gordon realized I was upset, her expression darkened. “Kevin has been your best friend for ten years. You wouldn’t deny him the role of best man, would you?”“I’m sorry, Leigh. I don’t know what I did to upset you.” Kevin Burg made a grand, magnanimous gesture. “But if it bothers you, you can have the best man’s suit.”With that, he set aside the bespoke suit and retreated to the corner of the couch, where he sat sulking by himself.Amanda frowned and shot me a cold glance.Without hesitation, she hurried over to comfort him.“Kevin, that suit was made especially for you. I spent three whole months on it and attached every crystal by hand. How could you just refuse to wear it?”“Exactly!” the new sales associate chimed in, unable to stay silent any longer. “Ms. Gordon designed this suit especially for you. From the initial sketches to the final tailoring, she spent nearly six months on it. Mr. Emerson, Ms. Gordon clearly loves you very much. Please don’t get upset w

Chapter 2

“Let him go! If he doesn’t learn to rein in that temper, it’s going to cost him one day.”Amanda waved dismissively and went back to helping Kevin try on the suit.She had completely forgotten that I was her groom.“Amanda, don’t blame Leigh. He’s been overwhelmed with wedding preparations lately. He didn’t mean to throw a tantrum. Besides, it’s pouring outside. You can’t send your groom out there and let him get soaked.”Kevin sounded as though he were defending me, but he never once stopped trying on the suit.The rain outside grew heavier by the minute.Amanda knew full well that I had come to this remote suburb in her car and had no way to get back on my own. Still, she said, “A good soaking will teach him a lesson. I’ve spoiled him so much that he thinks he can get away with anything. Now, he’s even jealous of his best friend.”After hearing that, I stopped hesitating and walked out into the pouring rain.Fifteen minutes later, Kevin posted an update on social media.[Rid

Chapter 3

My head was foggy and heavy as I drifted in and out of sleep.When I finally managed to fall asleep again, a furious scream jolted me awake.“Leigh, what is the meaning of this?”Amanda yanked me out of bed and dragged me into the living room. Pointing at my suitcase, she demanded answers. “Why did you pack your bags? Where are you going? You do know we’re getting married next week, right? What are you trying to pull now?”I fell silent for a moment before saying, “It means exactly what it looks like, Amanda. We’re done.”She acted as though she had not heard me. Her voice barely contained her fury.“Kevin remembered you wanting to try that restaurant. Since you didn’t show up, he specifically asked me to bring food back for you. Here you are, pretending to be sick and packing your bags. What, are you trying to squeeze more money out of me before the wedding?”I frowned.“Amanda, have you lost your mind?”“That’s exactly what you’re doing,” Amanda said coldly. “Kevin told me

Chapter 4

Two hours later, I arrived at the international airport.I was about to walk to the departure lounge when I received a message from Amanda’s mother, Rebecca Gordon.[Leigh, where are you? Let’s have dinner.]I typed and deleted several replies. I hesitated for a long time before finally agreeing.Since I had decided to call off the wedding, I owed both families an explanation.After all, Amanda and I had been together for seven years. Her mother had always treated me reasonably well.I only realized this was not a friendly dinner when I entered the private dining room. It was an ambush.Amanda and Kevin sat together in the seats of honor with her arm linked through his, while they had left me a seat across from them.“Leigh, you made it.”Rebecca stood up to welcome me, but Amanda merely curled her lip in disdain.“Mom, you worry too much. I already told you Leigh would never leave me. He loves me too much. Why did you even bother setting up this apology dinner?”Rebecca cle

Chapter 5

“What?”Amanda froze.She thought. “No one’s waiting at the altar? Leigh didn’t show up for the wedding? He’d never do that.”An uneasy sense of panic began to rise inside her.She fumbled for her phone and called me, but every call went straight to voicemail. Her messages went unanswered as well.She grabbed Tina by the shoulders and demanded frantically, “What do you mean, he never showed up? Where is he?”Tina frowned and answered cautiously, “The only thing we could find out is that he’s somewhere in Westmere. We don’t know exactly where.”Her voice grew quieter with every word, while Amanda only became more furious.Just then, hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway. Kevin appeared in his exquisitely tailored, extravagant best man’s suit and quickly made his way over to Amanda.“Amanda, is Leigh still jealous over nothing? Maybe I should go talk to him.”He put on his most understanding and considerate expression.In the past, such moments always made Amanda feel that

Chapter 6

Upon arriving in Westmere, I took full control of my own life.In the past, I had always pushed my plans aside to accommodate Amanda’s schedule.I put my biological research on hold because I had to rush home to cook dinner for her.I cut back on sleep because I had to go to the gym, just to meet her obsession with muscular physiques.Every dinner with friends, professional course, and personal commitment had to take a back seat to her. However, I was determined to find myself again.At the research institute, Lawrence joked, “We keep pretty long hours around here. Many often work until past ten. I hope no one has to rush home for dates.”The room fell silent. Everyone’s gaze shifted toward me at once.My face instantly flushed.I quietly shook my head. “I don’t have a girlfriend anymore.”Lawrence looked at me in surprise, then nodded.“That’s probably for the best. A man should focus on building his career.”With that, he motioned toward the back of the room.A young bl

Chapter 7

Amanda stared at the message I had sent her. [I’ve moved on with my life. Please stop contacting me.]Loud ringing filled her ears.She suddenly remembered what Kevin had said when he was desperately trying to stop her from leaving.“Amanda, why do you think he went to Westmere? Who is waiting for him there?”With trembling hands, Amanda picked up her phone and called a friend who had studied in Westmere.“Find out who this woman is.”Her voice shook on the final few words.She refused to believe it. I had loved her so much. How could I have found someone else so quickly?The information came back swiftly. Without a moment’s delay, Amanda set off for Merrichester.It was the middle of Merrichester’s long winter night. She remained outside the Merrichester University Institute of Biological Sciences until morning.By the time someone found her at dawn, she was nearly frozen.When she opened her eyes, she did not call for help. Instead, she whispered the name she had been lo

Chapter 8

“You…”Amanda trailed off, looking as though my supposed heartlessness had shattered her.I reached back and took Anya’s hand. My voice was calm as I said, “Amanda, it’s over between us. How I live my life and who I choose to spend it with has nothing to do with you anymore.”Amanda’s lips trembled violently, as though she were desperately holding something back.I did not look at her again. I turned around and walked away from the rooftop.We had walked some distance when I realized my body was trembling slightly.Anya stayed beside me. She spoke tentatively, as though testing the waters.“Leigh, in Rosavia, taking a woman’s hand like that means you’re courting her. You’re supposed to make things official afterward.”I stared at her in complete confusion.“What?”She nodded with a perfectly serious expression.“Oh, get lost.”I lightly tapped the top of her head with my phone.“In Rosavia, kissing someone on both cheeks is considered a polite greeting, and now, you’re tel

Chapter 9

I stopped in my tracks at the sight of that wilting bouquet of yellow roses.I had only come back to grab some materials on a quick errand. I never expected Amanda to still be here.She looked at me, rubbed her eyes, and then suddenly rushed forward to embrace my cold body. Her words tumbled out in a frantic, incoherent rush.“Leigh, I’m sorry. I found out the truth. Kevin manipulated me. I’m so sorry. Can we start over? I promise I’ll listen to you from now on.”Her apology sounded so earnest.Unfortunately, it had come far too late.Watching her cry stirred nothing in me anymore.“Amanda, how many times do I have to tell you? It’s over…”Before I could finish, she suddenly collapsed in front of me.After two days without food or water, combined with the overwhelming emotional strain, her body had finally given out.I was stunned for a few seconds. Then, I quickly called an ambulance.“She fainted from low blood sugar and emotional exhaustion. We’ve given her glucose throug

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