Chapter 31
Chapter 31
Those words shattered my defenses completely.
is always lierem poti.f
I willed mer the phrase, replaying it over and over in ing mind, almost traturing myself with it.
I didn’t know how far I walked before I finally leaned weakly against the corridor railing, my gaze hollow and numb. Felix’s heart was occupied by Melody, leaving no room for me. I never had been.
Abitter smide crossed my Exce as a decision took reot in my heart. Perhaps it was best to let go–to free both of us and give him and Melody their chance. After all, I’d only been a convenient placeholder for live years.
At that moment, y phone Lang.
It was
stella
My hand trembled, and bung up immediately.
Atext message soon followed.
Where did you got
Looking around, I realized I had unconciously wandered almost to the restaurant’s entrance. I ignored the i
want to face bim right now.
On the other side. Felix frowned at the unanswered message
pretending not to see. I didn’t
Late that night, the sound of the dear epening echoed through our shared apartment. I, sitting on the couch, turned my head to see Felix entering. togging off his the: Dur eyes met, and the atmosphere turned tense.
Felix’s expression was mreadable as he asked casually, “Why aren’t you asleep?”
Tlooked away, my emotions already under control. I replied as if nothing had happened, “Couldn’t sleep, just watching some TV.
Felix moved to sit across from me, hesitated, then said. Tran into Melody at the restaurant today. I didn’t expect her to be back from her consulting trip.”
Was that an explanation? –
Surprised, I looked up, a faint trace of hope and uncertainty in my eyes.
But then Felis added. “There’s nothing between us anymore. Don’t go bothering her.” His tone carried a clear warning, as if I were some jealous employee who might cause trouble for his precious consultant.
I froze, feeling an indescribable sting after the absurdity of it all My eyes reddened, and I asked, barely controlling my voice, “If if she’d returned. two months ago, would you have still married me?”
Felix glanced at me, only saying, “We’re already married”
Married. Such a close yet distant term. A business arrangement disguised as remance.
Even up to now, I never asked the question that Engered in my heart–Felix, did you ever feel anything for me, even a jatle? Or was just the convenient assistant who happened to get pregnant?
Watching Felix’s retreating figure, Helt an inexplicable weariness..
That night, my sleep was restless.
In moment, I saw the decisive shoege of Felix during our courthouse wedding–so cold, so businesslike.
In another, I saw Melody’s photos on his old laptop, the ones he thought he’d deleted but I’d accidentally discovered while helping him transfer files.
When I awoke Tylis was already gon
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Chapter 311
I gathered myself, put on makeup, and prepared for work.
Reed Aerospace Technologies, Executive
I was handing over my duties to Peter when my colleague and friend Emilia
a stared in shock.
“What’s going on? Are you leaving? Why are you trandering your work? You’re worked here for five years and were supposed to be promoted Senior Associate. Why are you stepping back inmy?!”
I gave a helpless smile and replied with the excuse I had prepared, “Tin not leaving. I’m just transferring soms duties because I’m pregnant “Pregnant! When did you even get married, and who did you marry? Emilia’s eyes early popped out of her head at this bombshell.
Three months ago. Lonly answered the first question.
I knew even at the time of marriage, hardly anyone in the company would know. For Felix, work and personal life were strictly separate. Our marriage had been a quiet courthouse affair with two witnesses from HR
Emilia was stunned. “That’s way too fast! You never mentioned it before. Do you two even love each other? Marriage without love is like a house of cards: it’ll collapse at the slightest gust of wind.”
1 could only respond. “I’m pregnant.”
so what if you’re pregnant? You can still get rid of it, right? Who says you have to keep it? Marriage is a lifelong commitment. If you stay with someone you don’t love, it’ll only lead to resentment or divorce. What difference does it make?”
I froze, a sour feeling welling up in my chest. Emilia’s words struck a deep chord.
Just then, Peter called. “Drielle, could you come to HR? The new senior consultant is here for an interview, and they need you to oversee the transition”
“okay”
I hung up and went to the interview room.
The door opened, and as I looked up, a familiar figure in a white dress entered my view.
Melody smiled warmly, “Hello, everyone.”
Melody exuded confidence and poise, her voice clear and assured.
I leaned forward slightly, glancing at the resume on Peter’s desk Melody’s resume was impressive–advanced degrees in international business and nerospace management, five years of consulting experience with European space agencies, fluency in four languages..
Frowning I turned and whispered to Peter, “This candidate is overqualified for most positions here. What role is she interviewing for?”
Peter shook his head. “The CEO personally requested her as Senior International Consultant, reporting directly to him.”
