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To be precise, I received a stream of messages, all echoing the same enthusiasm from various friends, [Oh my god, Savannah! Congratulations on your love finally crossing the finish line! I’ll absolutely be there for the wedding, and I’ll make sure to bring you a hefty red envelope!]
[Savannah, sending heartfelt wishes for a lifetime of happiness to you and Lucian! Here’s hoping for little ones in the near future!]
As I puzzled over these unexpected congratulations piling up in my inbox, WhatsApp alerted me to a friend request from Lucian, [Savannah, I announced our upcoming wedding on my Instagram. You’ve gotten what you wanted, so it’s time to cut out the nonsense.]
I couldn’t help but chuckle at Lucian’s words, “Stop this nonsense.” At this
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point, who was truly being ridiculous?
My mom once suggested I share her WhatsApp contact information with Lucian, but he brushed it off and never bothered to add her.
Looking back now, I felt genuinely thankful for his indifference. If this whole farce had landed in my mom’s lap, it would‘ ve given her a sleepless night full of worry.
Taking a moment to compose myself, I replied to the friends who had sent their congratulations, letting them know that Lucian and I had ended things.
Then, I shared a new update on my Instagram, visible to even those I didn’t know: [Don’t believe or spread rumors. I’m single and currently without a boyfriend.]
Just minutes after posting, my phone buzzed with Lucian’s call. I opted not to answer, but he persisted, ringing me time and again.
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Frustrated, I finally decided to block his
number. With my serenity restored, I reclined on my plush bed, donned my headphones, and let the music envelop me.
Monday rolled around before I even realized it.
After savoring the hearty brunch my mom had prepared, I arrived at the property transaction center, my spirits soaring.
Just as the landlord and I were about to finalize the signing, his phone rang unexpectedly.
A few moments later, he looked at me with surprise and hesitantly handed me his phone. “Miss Sterling, this call is for you.”
I was aware of Lucian‘ s connections and influence. Still, I hadn‘ t anticipated that this typically cold, rational man would go to such lengths just to get me on the line.
Stepping into a quiet corner, I couldn’t hold back my annoyance as I spoke,
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“Lucian, are you done yet?”
Taken aback by my chilly and impatient tone, he hesitated for a moment before asking, “Savannah, why did you announce that you‘ re single?”
I replied, “Because it’s true.”
He chuckled derisively. “Just because your left a key and a note doesn’t mean you‘ re single again, Savannah. As a woman approaching thirty, can’t you deal with this a bit more maturely? We‘ re engaged, and soon, we’ll be starting a family, just like you envisioned. If you continue this nonsense, how do you expect our classmates to feel comfortable coming to our wedding?”
Suppressing a laugh, I declared, “There won’t be a wedding.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” He retorted with a sneer. “Are you really going to break up with me?”
I cast my gaze downward and replied with
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unwavering resolve, “Yes, let’s end this.”
He fell silent. As I listened to the bustle in the background, it dawned on me that he was at the airport, moments away from boarding his flight.
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