Semua Bab I Quit My Job and My Relationship: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Preston Bassett left the campsite without so much as a backward glance, probably because I'd broken up with him in front of everyone and bruised his ego.Seeing he'd left his car keys on his chair, I bent down to grab them with a sigh. I went over to the campsite owner and asked if he could give Preston the keys for me.The man glanced over my shoulder. "Isn't he right over there? Why don't you just give them to him yourself?"Following his gaze, I saw Preston sitting around a table with a few of his friends. A cigarette rested between his fingers, and he was chatting away with them."Danielle seems really serious this time, Preston. You'd better take her seriously. A woman who's pretty, loyal, and comes from money doesn't come along every day.""Yeah, just swallow your pride and apologize already. Don't wait until she's completely given up on you. By the time that happens, it'll be too late to do anything."Preston glanced down at the lighter he was fiddling with before arching

Instead of replying, I simply deleted the message. Our relationship was already over, and there was no going back.This time, I was truly leaving. The next day, I had a nice farewell get-together with my coworkers. Once everything was wrapped up and the goodbyes were said, it was time for me to leave this place.But while I was settling the bill at the front, I saw Preston walk in with his arm draped over Ashley's shoulder.The doorway had a thick curtain over it, and Preston lifted it for her attentively like it was second nature.Ashley ducked under it with a smile, murmuring, "Thanks."The people around them immediately started cheering. "Dang, Preston. Look at you being all gentlemanly. You are definitely boyfriend of the year!"Preston didn't bother explaining himself. He merely exchanged a glance with Ashley. But when he turned his head, his eyes met mine.As if he suddenly felt guilty, he instinctively took a small step back, creating some distance between him and Ashle

After the plane landed, I switched my phone back on so I could contact the coworker who was picking me up.But the second it powered on, I was bombarded with missed calls and messages.Countless texts and missed calls from unknown numbers filled my screen. I didn't even need a name to know exactly who they were from."Why aren't you replying? I already reached out first. Are you seriously still playing hard to get?"What are you doing? Why is your phone off? Danielle, where are you? Did something happen? Don't scare me. I'm really worried."The intervals between each message kept getting shorter, and his tone became increasingly frantic.It wasn't until the last message that his tone suddenly shifted to disbelief and anger. "Danielle, did you seriously quit your job without telling me?"My phone was still buzzing like crazy as new messages kept flooding in.I was clearing out the notifications and scrolling through them when another call popped up. I accidentally hit accept. It

At this point, Preston and I ended things a long time ago. I'd told him that we were done so many times, but he was still stuck in his own little world.He was still convinced I was just throwing a tantrum and that, as long as he played the nice guy and apologized, I'd come running back to him.No matter how many times I repeated myself or how firm I was, he still saw me as nothing more than a child throwing a fit because she didn't get her way.He really thought that all he had to do was show up with flowers and a cake, say a few sweet words, and I'd smile and throw myself into his arms, going right back to being that naive, submissive girlfriend.Honestly, I was exhausted.Preston continued to make promises with an earnest look on his face, as if he actually believed every word he said."Danielle, I'm serious this time. I'll change and be a—"He was interrupted by the sound of his phone ringing. He pulled it out, clearly annoyed, and was about to reject the call when he saw th

Early the next morning, I booked a flight back to Slorville.There was no one left here I cared about, and sticking around would only make me feel trapped. I was just about to drive off when someone started banging on my window aggressively. I looked up and saw Ashley. She seemed frantic, her features twisted with desperation. As she pounded on the glass, she screamed my name.I had no choice but to get out of the car and set the record straight with her. Only after getting out did I realize how terrible she looked. Her makeup had run from crying, and her clothes were all wrinkled.I had barely gotten out when she started demanding answers. "Danielle, I should've known it was you! What did you say to Preston this time?"Why is he refusing to see me? He even said he wanted to cut ties with me… Did you secretly manipulate him again?"I just don't understand. How is he still completely wrapped around your finger and at your beck and call when you two broke up ages ago?Hearing all