Chapter 7
Jordan liked women with long flowing hair.
To cater to his aesthetic preferences, 1, who naturally dislikes heat, stubbornly kept my waist–length black straight hair for seven years.
rsonally weave a braided hairstyle with flower
But he, during these seven years, never managed to do what he had casually promised me before, to personally decorations that I liked.
At that mom
moment,
he waiter brought the menu.
the
Before I could say anything, the man had already prepared dinner for the two of us
He said to me.
“Veronica, you have lost weight. Have something to eat first to fill your stomach. After we return home tomorrow, I will take you to a truly delicious
restaurant.”
I was really amused by him and said, “What home are you talking about, Jordan? Have you forgotten that we were just in a simple romantic relationship and we never got married?”
Upon hearing me say this, fordan displayed a lmowing smile as if he could see through everything.
“Veronica, we have been together for seven years. If you want to marry me, you can just say it directly. Would I really disagree? You really don’t need to waste our time and go through all this trouble now.”
I pinched my slightly cool forehead. I opened my phone and pulled up the employment contract with the rival company I had joined, clearly placing it on the desktop for him to examine
As I expected, the man took just one glance at the content on my phone and suddenly turned pale, his handsome face.
Jordan has always hated betrayal
Whether it was at work
kor in personal lite
He could be unfaithful once, but never again.
I crossed my arms and said casually, “The wind is gentle and the clouds are light”
“Mr. Stour, I knew you had a strong sense of pride, and even though you had no feelings for me, it was difficult for me to utter the words ‘break up‘ from my mouth all of a sudden.”
Since that’s the case, I will now give you the opportunity to initiate the breakup
“And from now on, no matter who asks, I will say that you dumped me. Are you satisfied now?”
Time passed by minute by minute.
I, who never received a reply, was too lazy to continue wasting time.
As I pretended to leave, the deep anger on Jordan’s face immediately transformed into an undeniable panic.
After seven year
years of dating, he spoke to me for the first time with an apologetic tone.
“Veronica, don’t leave just yet. I know that it was because I have been too busy with work these past few years and neglected you, which is why you did something foolish.”
It’s okay, I won’t blame you. It’s just a matter of paying a p ever happened
a penalty. As long as you promise to con
come back with me tomorrow morning, I’ll pretend nothing
“Veronica, I really miss the meals you used to cook.”
Speaking of the meals Looked.
I remembered a workday morning two months ago when Jordan suddenly texted me to make a dish of plum–flavored spare ribs.
That day, I was experiencing menstrual cramps, but I braved the scorching sun and rode my bike to the nearest farmers market. I bought the freshest pork ribs and returned home with pale lips.
Bacing against time, I cooked a nutritious and balanced pork rib lunchbox before the noon break.
When I arrived at the door of the top floor office, sweating profusely and with weak legs, Jordan and Shaylee happened to come out.
Seeing the lunchbox in my hand, Shaylee was overjoyed and snatched it away, coquettishly saying.
“Veronica, you worked hard. My little sweetheart loved the preserved plum spare ribs you made the most. The second favorite is the braised pork ribs.”
Cutie… was a pet dog that Shaylee kept at the company.
As I watched Shaylee feed the lunchbox to the dog in front of me, Jordan only said to me.
“Shaylee and I went out for dinner. When Cutie finishes eating later, remember to tidy up.”
As I reminisced, 1 looked directly into the man’s eyes, speaking clearly and calmly.
“Jordan, I wouldn’t go back with you
The place where my parents were is my true home.
Besides, I couldn’t marry you either.
Because I no longer loved you.
