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An Unforgettable Breakup

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My boyfriend Julian Vance was hit by a falling object, but I didn’t find out until two weeks later.

I thought he was away on a business trip, only to discover he had been in the hospital, cozying up with a junior from school.

When a friend sent me a photo of them together, I refused to believe it.

It wasn’t until I went to the hospital myself and was thrown out by Julian Vance and his so-called “new girlfriend” that I finally accepted the brutal truth.

Julian Vance had lost all memory of me and mistook Cedric Yarrow for me.

No matter how hard I tried to explain, he refused to believe me.

He was cold and distant, looking at me with disdain, treating me worse than a stranger.

One day, I got a call from the doctor saying there was a chance he could regain his memory.

I immediately cooked his favorite lean meat porridge and brought it to the hospital.

When I arrived at the ward, it was empty.

“Nurse, where did the patient from this bed go?”

“Oh, it’s you. He was discharged today. His girlfriend came to pick him up.”

I stood frozen, the insulated container almost slipping from my arms.

I called Julian Vance, but Cedric Yarrow answered.

“Su Wan, why are you calling again? Didn’t my boyfriend already tell you he doesn’t want to see you?”

“Cedric Yarrow, let him talk to me.”

“But he’s busy celebrating with me right now. If you have something to say, say it quickly. Don’t interrupt our date.”

Cedric Yarrow laughed arrogantly.

She had been chasing after Julian Vance since her sophomore year, but back then, he was devoted to me and never paid attention to her advances.

If it weren’t for his memory loss, Cedric Yarrow wouldn’t even have had a chance to be near him.

“The doctor said he might regain his memory. Don’t get too happy too soon, Cedric Yarrow. When he remembers everything, he won’t let you get away with this deception!”

“Really? I’ll be waiting.”

On the other end of the line, I heard Julian Vance’s gentle voice.

“Yara Yan, who is it?”

Cedric Yarrow handed the phone to him directly.

As soon as he heard my voice, his tone changed instantly.

“Didn’t I tell you to stop bothering me? Don’t you have any shame? Why do you keep pestering me?”

“...”

That was the most common thing he said to me after waking up.

He had never spoken to me like that before.

I took a deep breath.

“Julian Vance, she’s lying to you. When you regain your memory, you’ll...”

“Enough!”

His voice was icy cold, making me tremble.

I sniffled, tears threatening to spill.

“Julian Vance, I showed you our photos and all the evidence of our past. Why won’t you believe me?”

“You’ve never treated me like this before.”

A mocking laugh came from the other end.

“If you want me to regain my memory so badly, then make me a bowl of my favorite soup and bring it over.”

I had just finished cooking chicken soup.

Then Julian Vance texted me, saying he suddenly craved fish soup instead.

I gripped the knife handle tightly, suppressed my anger, and made another pot.

In the end, I brought both soups with me.

I had learned to cook just for him.

If he tasted something familiar, maybe it would trigger his memory.

The location was a hotel.

When I walked in, the place was decorated with flowers and balloons, looking exquisite.

Julian Vance came out, with Cedric Yarrow clinging to his arm. She was wearing a little black dress, her figure perfectly outlined.

“Senior, I didn’t expect you to actually come,” Cedric Yarrow said smugly.

Ignoring her, I stared straight at Julian Vance and handed him the containers.

“Julian Vance, you like green onions, so I added them to...”

Before I could finish, he handed the containers to Cedric Yarrow.

He gently squeezed her hand.

“You’ve been taking care of me all this time. Thank you.”

“It’s only right. I’m your girlfriend.”

Cedric Yarrow looked at me and deliberately frowned. “But I don’t like green onions. I don’t want this soup.”

“Then throw it away.”

His casual words made hours of my effort go to waste.

So he never really wanted to regain his memory. He was just messing with me.

My face turned pale as I looked at Julian Vance, fighting back tears.

Julian Vance glanced at me impatiently.

“Why are you still standing there? Do you want to watch me propose to Yara Yan?”

“See? Yara Yan was right. You’re hopeless, just a clingy, obsessive girl.”

I didn’t know how Cedric Yarrow had brainwashed him.

But I could guess.

In Julian Vance’s mind, Cedric Yarrow and I had swapped places.

He despised me now, believing all the evidence I showed him was fabricated.

Summoning my last bit of courage, I met his cold gaze.

“Julian Vance, there’s more evidence at home proving our past. You can come and see for yourself.”

“No need. Move out tonight. I need to prepare couple items for Yara Yan.”

Julian Vance said coldly, while Cedric Yarrow beamed with joy.

My fingers clenched, my entire body freezing.

That house was left to Julian Vance by his parents.

He once said he would propose to me there.

I didn’t watch their proposal.

But Cedric Yarrow posted photos on social media—their hands intertwined, wearing matching diamond rings.

The joyful caption stung my eyes.

I couldn’t understand how someone could switch feelings so quickly just because of memory loss.

Why did he trust Cedric Yarrow so much?

Just because she was the first person he saw after the accident?

I went back to pack my things. One night wasn’t enough to move everything.

The next morning, I ran into Julian Vance and Cedric Yarrow walking home hand in hand.

They were still wearing last night’s clothes.

I didn’t need to guess what happened after the proposal.

A wave of nausea hit me.

How could Julian Vance do this to me?

We were each other’s first love. He promised to be faithful forever.

“Why are you still here?” Julian Vance asked coldly.

The moment he saw me, he looked away as if I were something disgusting.

Cedric Yarrow stood by, watching the show, telling him how she wanted to decorate the room.

Julian Vance agreed to everything, affectionately tapping her nose.

I forced myself to look away and dragged my heavy luggage out.

“The moving truck will be here soon. There are still some things in the room. I’ll take them and leave.”

The room felt empty with only his belongings left.

I pulled out the plain couple rings from the drawer, hesitating whether to keep them or throw them away.

Julian Vance came in to hurry me along, saying Cedric Yarrow wasn’t feeling well and needed rest.

I knew they just didn’t want me around.

“I’m leaving now. This ring was a gift from you when you graduated.”

“You said you’d replace it with a diamond one in a few years. I didn’t expect you to give it to someone else.”

Julian Vance stared at the box, his gaze frozen for a moment.

I threw it into the trash.

“Julian Vance, it’s fine if you don’t remember me.”

“I don’t want you anymore anyway.”

“...”

For once, Julian Vance didn’t mock me. He just stood there silently.

I closed the storage box. As I brushed past him, he said coldly:

“There are some things you gave me in the living room. Throw them all away. They’re just in the way.”

I glared at him and swept everything into the trash.

There was a pair of gentleman rabbit figurines I gave him last Valentine’s Day.

I was too rough, and one fell and broke, leaving only one rabbit standing alone on the shelf.

I crouched down to pick up the pieces and cut my finger.

For a moment, I saw a flicker of panic on Julian Vance’s face, but it quickly turned back to coldness.

I silently cleaned up the mess.

As I walked out with the storage box, I suddenly stopped and coldly examined the man behind me.

“Julian Vance, you never lost your memory, did you?”

Otherwise, how would he know the things in the living room were from me?

Julian Vance froze, his expression stiffening with surprise.

I narrowed my eyes and found it almost funny.

I just said it casually, and he actually fell for it?

“Didn’t expect you to figure it out so quickly. How boring,” Cedric Yarrow sneered, throwing my potted plants into the trash.

I stared at the man in front of me, disbelief washing over me.

“Julian Vance, what do you mean by this?”

Cedric Yarrow stepped forward and linked her arm with Julian Vance’s.

“Senior, since she knows, let’s tell her the truth.”

Julian Vance glanced at her, then lowered his head and laughed.

He laughed in a roguish way, like someone who had just pulled off a prank—completely different from his usual gentlemanly demeanor.

“Su Wan, I was planning to drag this out a little longer and watch you cry and beg. But you gave up so quickly. How boring.”

“Fine, I’ll tell you the truth. I’ve been with Cedric Yarrow for a long time.”

Now it was my turn to freeze, standing like a wooden post.

“Then why did you pretend to lose your memory?”

“For fun. Yara Yan thought it was amusing. That fish soup the other day? She wanted it. I didn’t think you’d actually bring it.”

They both laughed, as if watching a clown.

I clenched my fists, wanting nothing more than to tear that smile off their faces.

But reason told me I couldn’t fight them both.

So he had been cheating on me all along.

Before the accident, he was still texting me, reminding me about my period.

But in reality, he was sharing his tenderness with two women.

I couldn’t help but ask the cliché question.

“So, Julian Vance, you don’t love me anymore, do you?”

Julian Vance looked at me as if I had asked something ridiculous.

“You don’t have Yara Yan’s figure. What makes you think I’d keep liking you?”

“But still, thanks, Su Wan. You took good care of me all this time.”

My stomach churned, bitterness rising in my throat.

Three years of love—what did he think I was?

When he was in the hospital, watching me run around anxiously, how many times did they laugh at me behind my back?

No wonder his friends all went silent when I asked them to help me explain.

Disgusting.

Absolutely disgusting.

After moving out of Julian Vance’s place, I couldn’t pull myself together for a long time.

The person I once treasured had taken my heart and trampled it underfoot.

I couldn’t believe that a man’s three years of love for me were all fake.

The nights he stayed up to take care of me, the carefully prepared gifts—it all felt like a dream.

So falling out of love could happen in an instant.

Even the breakup was just another game to him.

I had no parents and no close friends in this city.

I checked into a hotel, planning to find a new place the next day.

I thought I would bounce back quickly, but reality had other plans.

I got scammed while looking for an apartment, losing two thousand dollars.

At work, I lost an important document because I was distracted, and my boss docked my bonus.

My colleagues, who already disliked me, started making my life even harder.

I never thought a breakup could leave me so broken.

After a terrible day, I saw Cedric Yarrow and Julian Vance’s photos on my feed.

He was cooking for her, buying her gifts, treating her like a princess.

All of that used to be mine.

I didn’t understand how Cedric Yarrow could treasure a cheating man like a prize.

Was it because of his good looks?

Then they deserved each other.

At the end of the month, I was fired.

A colleague made a mistake on a project, causing us to lose a client.

But since the colleague was the boss’s relative, I was the one who got let go.

I knew that even without this, I wouldn’t have lasted much longer.

As I carried my things out of the office, I ran into an old acquaintance in the elevator.

Ye Feng, one of Julian Vance’s friends.

He was one of the people who helped them deceive me.

I didn’t want to talk to him, but he spoke first.

“Su Wan, what a coincidence!”

“I heard you and Julian Vance broke up. Is it true?”

I nodded coldly.

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, as if he had expected it.

I sneered. “Was it fun for you?”

Ye Feng’s smile faded, and he sighed.

“I didn’t want to do it either, but Julian Vance is my best friend, and I...”

The elevator doors opened. I didn’t want to drag this out, so I walked away quickly.

He caught up and grabbed my shoulder.

“Hey, Su Wan, there’s something... I should probably tell you.”

I shook off his hand and told him to get on with it.

“Back when Julian Vance started dating you, it was because of a bet. He and the guys were drinking, and the prize was a car.”

“None of us thought he’d actually commit to it for three years. We were impressed.”

“But it’s good that you broke up. Julian Vance isn’t right for you.”

He spoke as if he were doing me a favor by telling me the truth.

But all he did was crush what little pride I had left.

I gripped the storage box, my fingers trembling.

So even his love for me was a lie.

“Why me?” I asked stiffly.

I really didn’t know what I had done to deserve this. Why did they have to toy with me?

Ye Feng thought for a moment and muttered:

“He said something like... you didn’t stand out much in the club, and you were quiet.”

“He thought a girl like you would be easy to win over, so...”

His voice trailed off, as if even he realized how childish and cruel it all was.

A wave of disgust hit me, making me nauseous.

I gave him a cold look and quickly left the office.

After that, I fell seriously ill.

Forcing a memory and a relationship out of my body was like scraping flesh from bone—bloody and painful.

I lay in the hotel, drifting in and out of consciousness for a long time.

I almost thought I would die.

Even when I was a child in the orphanage, being bullied, I had never felt this heartbroken.

I had always been quiet and introverted.

But people always attacked me for it, calling me mute or a freak.

Then I met Julian Vance, and I thought he was the light of my life.

I never imagined that light would one day burn me.

He used my personality to win a bet, never truly caring about me.

When I woke up, my pillow was soaked with tears.

I didn’t want to cry anymore.

He wasn’t worth it.

I blocked everything related to Julian Vance.

I had studied in State City, and all my connections were here, so I didn’t want to leave.

Julian Vance lived in the west part of the city, so I moved to the east to find a job.

From then on, I stayed far away from him.

My new job was as an assistant designer at a studio.

My boss was Lu Jinnian, a particularly aloof man.

Maybe because he was three years older than me, he had mature insights on many things.

I really enjoyed working with him.

Because most of the time, he was very quiet, which made my own silence feel less awkward.

Today, he suddenly asked me to accompany him to the mall after work to pick out Mid-Autumn gifts for his parents.

As an employee, I didn’t want to work overtime.

But he offered double pay.

Happily, I started listing gift ideas.

“For your mother, a silk scarf or jewelry would be safe choices.”

“Which one do you think looks better?” he asked casually while checking his emails.

I was dazzled by the options at the counter and picked out a classic bracelet and necklace.

He glanced at them and bought both.

After shopping, Lu Jinnian offered to drive me home.

I looked up and saw a familiar figure in the distance.

Julian Vance was standing nearby, holding a dessert bag.

That brand was my favorite.

He met my gaze, his expression heavy.

My heart tightened, a pang of pain spreading through me.

I was about to pull Lu Jinnian toward another elevator when Julian Vance walked straight up to us.

“What a coincidence,” he said with a lazy grin, nothing like the gentleman he used to be.

I guess he didn’t need to pretend anymore.

“We’re not close. No need to greet each other,” I said coldly, remembering what Ye Feng had told me.

Julian Vance’s smile faltered as he sized up Lu Jinnian.

His eyes scanned Lu Jinnian’s expensive watch and the luxury shopping bags in his hands.

He chuckled. “Su Wan, you’ve got skills. Found a new fling already?”

In his eyes, how low could I possibly be?

Lu Jinnian frowned, uncomfortable with the man’s tone.

But instead of explaining our relationship, he just raised an eyebrow and smiled.

“Wan Wan, a friend of yours?”

I was taken aback by his familiar address but nodded numbly.

“Yeah, not close.”

“Should I wait for you in the car?”

“No, I’ll come with you.”

I moved closer to Lu Jinnian, eager to get away from Julian Vance.

Julian Vance squinted, his gaze filled with displeasure.

“In such a hurry? Don’t want to catch up? You used to beg to see me.”

He seemed determined to humiliate me.

I clenched my fingers and snapped back.

“I was blind before. If I had known you were such a jerk, I wouldn’t have given you a second glance, even if it meant being alone forever.”

“Of course, I should thank you for showing me your true colors. Now I can find someone better than you.”

With that, I deliberately tugged on Lu Jinnian’s sleeve.

Not holding his hand, just a flirtatious gesture.

Julian Vance’s face darkened.

I felt a small sense of satisfaction and glanced at the dessert in his hand.

It was strange that he had come all this way to buy it.

Julian Vance noticed my gaze and snorted.

“What, you think I still can’t get over you?”

“...”

Of course, I wasn’t that naive.

Soon, Cedric Yarrow came out of the restroom.

When she saw me, she clung to Julian Vance possessively, as if marking her territory.

“Yara Yan, this is for you,” Julian Vance said, handing her the dessert.

Cedric Yarrow paused, then her eyes curved into a smile.

“I just mentioned it casually. I didn’t think you’d remember.”

“Of course. You’re my treasure! But you’re trying to get pregnant, so you should eat less of this.”

“Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

Cedric Yarrow looked blissful.

They were moving fast. It seemed they were planning to get married.

I looked away and gently tugged Lu Jinnian’s sleeve.

“Let’s go.”

On the way back, I was distracted.

Lu Jinnian started the car and asked softly, “Your ex-boyfriend?”

“Yeah. Sorry about earlier, boss.”

“It’s nothing.”

His expression remained neutral, as if he didn’t mind being used.

I stared out the window, feeling down.

“Boss, do you think I have terrible taste?”

He thought seriously for a moment.

“No. People change.”

“It’s his fault. Don’t blame yourself.”

He had a point.

I looked at his profile—sharp and elegant, just like the products he designed.

Even someone so rational had an unforgettable ex, didn’t he?

I had heard from the office gossip that Lu Jinnian only returned to the country after breaking up with his ex.

His ex was supposedly an impressive woman.

At Mid-Autumn Festival, I received a gift from Lu Jinnian.

I thought it was just the company’s mooncakes.

But under the mooncakes was the necklace I had picked out last time.

So he had given the bracelet to his mother.

But why give me something so expensive?

I asked him on WeChat.

I couldn’t bring myself to say it in person.

That night, he replied.

Lu Jinnian: It suits you.

Just four words, but I couldn’t figure out what they meant.

I pursed my lips, pushing down the strange feeling in my chest.

Maybe the boss was just rewarding me for my hard work.

After all, I often stayed late with him.

After the holiday, the company took on a big project.

The contact person turned out to be Lu Jinnian’s ex-girlfriend, Zach Ying.

No wonder the atmosphere in the office felt off when I walked in.

I brought the documents into the meeting room. Only the two of them were there, and the air was icy.

After pouring coffee, I planned to leave.

“Assistant Su, stay and help me look up some information.”

Lu Jinnian’s tone was as calm as ever.

But something felt off.

I sat down nervously, trying to focus on my work.

Zach Ying glanced at me, her gaze scrutinizing.

After that, wherever Zach Ying went, I had to follow.

She tried several times to get rid of me but failed.

Gradually, the way she looked at me changed.

I guess I had ruined her plans for reconciliation.

But Lu Jinnian didn’t seem interested in getting back together. He only talked about work.

I felt stuck between them, like a tool.

On Friday night, the power went out at the office.

Zach Ying told me to leave early, saying she and Lu Jinnian had to meet other project leads.

As I walked out of the building, I realized the whole area was blacked out.

Someone nearby was on the phone, complaining and demanding the power be fixed.

I quickened my pace toward the subway, feeling like someone was following me.

I clutched my bag nervously.

When I passed a group of people, I pretended to look back and saw a shadowy figure.

The person was wearing a hat and looked thin.

Even though they were bundled up, I thought they looked a lot like Julian Vance.

But I immediately dismissed the thought.

This was far from where Julian Vance lived. Why would he come here? To buy dessert for Cedric Yarrow again?

I laughed at myself and kept walking.

Suddenly, a hand landed on my shoulder.

“Ah!”

I screamed and spun around to see Lu Jinnian, panting.

“B-Boss?”

“Why are you walking so fast? I’ve been calling you.”

Lu Jinnian wiped the sweat from his forehead.

“I was heading home. My phone was on silent during the meeting. Did you need something? Is there a problem with the documents?”

“No. I came to take you home.”

He looked at me seriously, as if he were about to attend an academic conference.

I paused for a moment.

“Huh? You don’t have to. I can get home on my own.”

“The whole area is blacked out. It’s not safe for a girl to walk alone. Come on.”

Ignoring my protests, he headed toward the parking lot.

Sitting in his car, I was still puzzled.

He was my boss. Why would he go out of his way to take me home?

Even with the blackout, I wasn’t the only one working late.

I thought about the necklace and couldn’t help but let my mind wander.

But Lu Jinnian was a serious person. I didn’t dare to overthink it.

I cleared my throat and probed carefully.

“Boss, didn’t Manager Zhou say there was still work to do? Isn’t it bad for you to leave?”

“The work can wait until tomorrow.”

“But...” I glanced at him and decided to be direct.

“Your ex-girlfriend wanted you to stay. There must be a reason. You know that, right?”

In my opinion, he wasn’t clueless.

At least, he was good at politely rejecting women who tried to get close to him.

Lu Jinnian glanced at me, his voice soft.

“She’s just a business partner, not my ex-girlfriend.”

I nodded, understanding that he was drawing a clear line.

When we reached my apartment, I thanked him.

Just as I was about to get out, he suddenly asked, “Su Wan, haven’t you noticed?”

“Noticed what?”

“I’m trying to pursue you.”

“...”

I was stunned. I didn’t even remember how I got out of the car.

Lu Jinnian didn’t pressure me for an answer. He just smiled and said goodnight.

It only dawned on me later.

The snacks during lunch, the blanket during breaks, the encouragement during overtime—none of it was from him as my boss. It was...

I had always seen him as my superior, and I had just come out of a painful relationship, so I never considered the possibility.

I didn’t dare to respond to Lu Jinnian easily, afraid it was another trap.

That night, I couldn’t sleep. I scrolled through my feed.

Remembering the shadowy figure from earlier, I checked Cedric Yarrow’s social media.

All day, Julian Vance and Cedric Yarrow had been playing on an island.

So it wasn’t him.

But oddly, I didn’t feel any disappointment. I was just confirming the fact.

Good. It was time for me to embrace a new life.

The next morning, Lu Jinnian came to pick me up for work, bringing my favorite breakfast.

I stood there, at a loss.

“Boss, this makes me uncomfortable.”

If my colleagues found out, I’d be the subject of gossip.

Lu Jinnian pursed his lips and thought for a moment.

“Sorry. I didn’t think it through.”

“Let me drive you today. From now on, I’ll ask for your permission first.”

His words and actions were perfectly measured, making it impossible to dislike him.

I ate breakfast in the car, feeling his occasional glances.

I knew I was ordinary, so what did he see in me?

While waiting at a red light, I asked, “Lu Jinnian, why do you want to pursue me?”

“Because... you attract me.”

He suddenly gripped the steering wheel, as if nervous.

I smiled. I had never seen him like this during work negotiations.

“Like what?”

“Like how serious you are at work and in life. You don’t gossip about others behind their backs. When you’re treated unfairly at work, you don’t come crying to me—you handle it in your own way.”

He looked at me. “I like serious girls. Like you.”

My heart skipped a beat, and I looked away.

“Zach Ying is serious too. Why didn’t you get back together with her?”

“She likes me, but it’s just a calculated decision.”

I frowned. Was it really that complicated?

In my eyes, Zach Ying was an outstanding woman—independent and decisive.

“Su Wan, don’t feel pressured. If anything makes you uncomfortable, you can tell me anytime.”

Lu Jinnian spoke with unwavering certainty, making him seem reliable.

The light turned green, and the car moved forward.

Out of consideration for my feelings, he didn’t stop at the company entrance but dropped me off at the corner.

Lu Jinnian kept his word and didn’t do anything that made me feel burdened.

Sometimes, he would ask before driving me home.

Occasionally, he would prepare small surprises for me.

To be honest, I was starting to waver.

Being with him was genuinely comfortable.

In October, Lu Jinnian took me on a business trip to a neighboring city.

At the hotel, I ran into two familiar faces.

Julian Vance and Cedric Yarrow were dressed for a vacation. They looked surprised to see me.

Cedric Yarrow smiled, sizing me up.

“Su Wan, are you here on vacation with your boyfriend too?”

“I’m here for work. He’s not my boyfriend.”

“What, still clinging on?”

Julian Vance raised an eyebrow, his tone full of mockery.

Lu Jinnian walked over with the room keys and overheard the last remark.

He put his arm around my shoulder.

“Still mad at me? He’s not my boyfriend yet, but he will be soon. Right?”

His familiar tone caught me off guard.

Julian Vance and Cedric Yarrow’s expressions froze, as if they couldn’t believe a wealthy boss would be interested in someone as ordinary as me.

Lu Jinnian glanced at them and smiled.

“Julian Vance, right? Thanks for taking care of Wan Wan before.”

“...”

Julian Vance’s face turned ugly, as if he had swallowed a fly.

How strange. He had said the same thing to me once.

But when someone said it to him, he couldn’t handle it.

Lu Jinnian blocked my view and led me into the elevator.

Once inside, he let go.

“Sorry for acting on my own earlier.”

“Haha, it’s fine. I should be thanking you.”

Just thinking about Julian Vance’s expression made me laugh.

Lu Jinnian smiled too, seeing me laugh.

Work ended late that night, and Lu Jinnian was dragged to a bar by the project lead.

He knew I didn’t like those places, so he told me to go back to the hotel first.

In the hotel lobby, a figure stood out conspicuously, as if waiting for a long time.

Julian Vance stared at me, his gaze intense, as if he wanted to devour me.

I quickened my pace toward the elevator, but he followed.

I glared at him warily.

“Julian Vance, what do you want?”

“You two come back late every night. Are you really working?”

“What business is it of yours? What right do you have to question me?”

If we were broken up, why couldn’t he just let me go?

Why did he keep haunting my life?

The elevator arrived. I wanted to wait for him to leave first.

But he grabbed me and pulled me inside.

“Julian Vance, what are you doing? I’ll call security!”

I struggled, but he pinned me against him.

The elevator doors closed, leaving only the two of us in the cramped space.

I could smell the alcohol on him and frowned.

“Julian Vance, aren’t you afraid Cedric Yarrow will see?”

“Or do you just love cheating? Is sneaking around exciting for you?”

I sneered, and he held me tighter. I bit his wrist.

I bit hard, but he didn’t let go.

Up close, I noticed he had lost a lot of weight.

Tsk. Was Cedric Yarrow not taking care of him?

“Wan Wan, I regret it.”

His hoarse voice carried a sob.

I froze, stopping my struggle.

He gripped my arm, as if afraid I would disappear.

“I mean it. I...”

“Shut up! What do I care if you regret it?”

I looked at him coldly. I wouldn’t be fooled again.

His eyes were red, his face full of pain.

To me, it all looked like another trap.

“Julian Vance, you were the one who threw me away. Don’t come bothering me now.”

“Without you, I’m doing just fine.”

Julian Vance stared at me, his hand trembling.

“Really? Are you that happy with that man?”

“Of course. Unlike you, he doesn’t make me sad.”

He choked, as if words were stuck in his throat.

“Wan Wan, do you really like him?”

“Yes. So stop looking for me. I don’t want him to misunderstand.”

“...”

Silence. Slowly, he let go.

The elevator doors opened.

“Fine. I hope you’ll be happy.”

For the rest of the trip, I didn’t see Julian Vance or Cedric Yarrow again.

Good. One less thing to worry about.

After work, Lu Jinnian took me to try the local cuisine.

After a few drinks, he looked at me tenderly.

“Su Wan, working with you has been a pleasure.”

“Same here.”

“So, how about we try being together? Maybe we’ll be just as compatible in life.”

I looked into his bright eyes and didn’t hesitate.

“Okay.”

Lu Jinnian was truly a good man.

Disciplined and decisive.

I was drawn to him too.

No one knew we were together.

At work, he would secretly hold my hand where no one could see.

Sweet and thrilling.

Lu Jinnian was right. We were compatible in life, and we rarely argued.

The only big fight we had was when I wanted to quit and try something else.

He was worried I would fail and said he didn’t want me to get hurt. After a long argument, he gently convinced me.

Overall, our relationship as adults was relaxed and pleasant.

Gradually, Julian Vance disappeared from my life.

My eyes were only on Lu Jinnian.

A year later, Lu Jinnian proposed to me.

On a camping field, the setup was dreamlike.

His friends cheered around us.

“Marry him! Marry him!”

Lu Jinnian knelt on one knee, looking at me with deep affection.

I couldn’t hold back my tears.

“Wan Wan, will you marry me?”

“Yes!”

I choked out the word, and he lifted me up.

Through my blurry tears, I saw a familiar figure in the crowd.

It looked like Julian Vance, even thinner than before.

By the time I steadied myself, he was gone.

But it didn’t matter. I didn’t care if he had been there or not.

He was no longer part of my life.

Under Lu Jinnian’s loving gaze, I saw hope for the future again.

Lu Jinnian bought a new apartment in the city center.

We hired a designer to renovate it.

He had been busy lately, so I was the one checking on the progress after work.

Today, the weather was gloomy, with a light drizzle.

As I reached the apartment complex, I ran into Cedric Yarrow.

She looked pale but smiled at me.

“Su Wan, I heard you’re getting married. Congratulations!”

“Thank you!”

I was about to congratulate her too, but I noticed the ring on her finger was gone.

She caught my gaze and put her hand in her pocket.

“Julian Vance and I broke up.”

“Oh.”

I felt nothing, as if I were hearing about a stranger.

Cedric Yarrow seemed dissatisfied with my reaction but didn’t say anything. She just sighed.

“Su Wan, I’m sorry about everything before.”

“Consider this an early wedding gift. I hope you’ll be happy.”

She pulled out a blue box from her bag, her expression heavy.

Before I could refuse, she shoved it into my hands and walked away.

I watched her go, feeling uneasy.

I went to check on the renovation. It was almost done.

Soon, Lu Jinnian arrived, bringing my favorite egg tarts.

He noticed the box by the door and asked what it was.

Before I could answer, he opened it curiously.

What was inside made me freeze.

It was a gentleman rabbit figurine, exactly like the one I had given Julian Vance.

Was Cedric Yarrow doing this on purpose?

She broke up with Julian Vance and sent this to spite me?

“It’s cute. It looks like you,” Lu Jinnian said with a smile.

“How does it look like me? I don’t like it. Throw it away.”

“Didn’t you buy it?”

“No.”

Seeing my expression, he didn’t ask further and tossed it into the trash outside.

At the end of the year, Lu Jinnian became very busy.

He often worked late into the night.

As his assistant, there wasn’t much I could do to help.

But as his fiancée, I made him a late-night snack and brought it to the office.

Just as I reached the entrance, I saw Lu Jinnian walking out with a woman.

“When are you getting married? I thought you were just dating her to appease your parents. I didn’t think you were serious,” the woman said with a light laugh, as if she couldn’t believe it.

Lu Jinnian nodded. “I’ll send you an invitation.”

“What’s so special about her? Your mom introduced you to so many girls. None of them were good enough?”

“Other girls have too many thoughts. She’s more suitable as a wife.”

“You mean... a homemaker?”

“Yeah. I need someone who will focus on the family after marriage.”

The woman scoffed and shook her head.

“You haven’t changed at all. No wonder Zach Ying broke up with you.”

“...”

The woman walked to her car, and Lu Jinnian watched her leave.

I stood behind a potted plant.

It was spring, but I felt ice-cold.

I knew Lu Jinnian’s family didn’t like me because of my background.