Semua Bab Your World Cup, Not Mine Anymore: Bab 1 - Bab 8

Gavin didn't notice my mood and made me a cup of black tea as usual."Babe, did you not sleep well again last night?"The warmth coming from the teacup gave me a momentary illusion, making me mistake us for a couple still in the honeymoon phase of our relationship. Back then, he cared about me just like this.His phone suddenly rang.From the look on his face, I could tell it was Chloe calling.Before going into the study to answer, he came over, put his arm around my shoulders, and kissed my forehead:"The cat keeps meowing, it must be hungry. Chloe says it only eats freshly cooked salmon. Baby, could you prepare some?"I looked at the still-warm tea in my hand and suddenly realized that for twelve years, he had been gentle and considerate toward me. I thought that was love. Only now do I understand his heart was never with me.Without waiting for my reply, he walked into the study and shut the door.I finished packing and set my luggage aside. The company gave me three days to hand

Chloe followed my gaze and also looked at the opened box of condoms.She said nothing, seemingly waiting for me to blow up first.I still just said calmly:"I have other things to do. Hurry up.""Let’s go check the walk-in closet next door then."I followed her to the walk-in closet next door.An open suitcase lay on the floor.It was packed with vacation clothes, and sitting right on top of the clothes was a brand-new, unopened box of condoms.Chloe said: "I’m packing my bags. Gavin and I are flying abroad tomorrow to watch the match."Seeing my cold face and silence.Chloe deliberately added:"The World Cup only happens every four years. It’s super popular. So many people want to watch it but can’t squeeze their way in.""Those who can’t squeeze in are destined to be left out."My patience was gradually running out. My tone was cold and stern:"I’m only here for the pillow. You can have Gavin!"She looked startled for a second, then feigned innocence, using her most manipulative tone

Gavin's mother arrived.She stood beside Chloe with a dark expression on her face."Any responsible person, no matter how bad the argument, would never throw a cat outside."Gavin explained:"Mom, Jane just boarded the cat, she didn't abandon it.""That's still her throwing it out without caring! Why didn't she hand it to you personally before she left?""Stop making excuses for her!"Gavin was so anxious his heart was burning with anger, and he really didn't have the energy to explain everything.He headed for the door: "If we can't communicate, let's just not talk about it."Gavin's mother blocked his path, firmly opposed:"I won't let you go find Jane!""Since she wants to break up, it means she made the right choice.""You've been together for 12 years, and I opposed it from the start.""You didn't listen to me, so I let you two be.""Chloe has stayed by your side all these years without marriage, without status, don't you know that!""Compared to Jane, Chloe is more suitable for y

Back at my apartment, during a video call with my parents, they could tell from my expression that something was wrong.Terrified I might go back to him, they anxiously tried to counsel me.After just a few words, I interrupted them both:"Don't worry, I will never, ever get back together with Gavin.""You can rest easy.""No matter what he does, I won't forgive him, won't go back.""I'll work hard here in Northern Europe and live well."Only then did my parents relax, smiles appearing at the corners of their mouths.I thought that after making things so clear last time, Gavin would be too ashamed to come pester me again.I never expected that a week later,He would show up meticulously groomed, with a fresh, sharp haircut, clean-shaven, wearing the suit I'd once given him.Holding a bouquet of flowers, he appeared downstairs from my office.I had just finished a meeting and was about to get lunch.Just like when we first met, he looked sincere and nervous.He said: "Jane, the Gavin of