Chapter 2 Misunderstanding

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I perked up my ears, eager to hear Darren's response.

I'm going to marry Nina.

And what about Kelsey? You two had such a dramatic love story back then. Have you really never thought about marrying her? I don't believe it. There's no way you're okay with that.

Darren was silent for a moment and then said, "I did want to marry Kelsey..."

I didn't want to hear the rest. I quickly hung up, and my tears burst out uncontrollably.

I couldn't believe that the man I had waited for eight years had betrayed me!

Back then, Darren and Kelsey's love was intense, and their breakup was equally dramatic.

Kelsey was leaving the country.

Darren didn't agree and even said that if she insisted on leaving, he would be with me instead.

Everyone knew how much I liked Darren, but in his eyes, I was just a backup!

Kelsey still left without looking back and hadn't returned all these years.

No wonder Darren kept standing me up. He had been waiting for Kelsey to return!

No matter how much I gave him, he always saw me as just a fallback!

When I burst into the room, everyone was stunned.

Not only were Darren and Kelsey there, but many of our old college friends as well.

At that moment, Kelsey's arm was still linked with Darren's.

When Kelsey saw me, she hurriedly pulled her hand back. "Nina, don't get the wrong idea. We were just playing a game."

I ignored her. I had no interest in competing with her, and even less interest in putting on a scene in front of so many familiar faces.

I walked straight toward Darren.

Seeing my expression, Darren reached out to me gently. "Nina, come here."

In the past, I would have obediently walked over, placed my hand in his, and sat in his lap.

But today, I hovered my right hand above his outstretched one, hesitating to place it down.

Darren's smile froze. "Nina?"

I threw down the ring.

With a sharp sound, the ring fell into his hand.

Darren, let's break up.

I don't agree!

Darren immediately refused and reached for my hand, trying to give the ring back.

I stepped back, not giving him the chance to refuse.

This isn't a discussion. It's a decision!

With that, I turned and walked away, not caring about what people said behind me.

I knew Darren's refusal wasn't out of love for me. It was because I had been the one to bring up the breakup first!

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Darren's face darkened. He clearly hadn't expected me to suggest a breakup and angrily kicked over the drinks table in front of him!

Drinks and expensive liquor spilled all over the floor.

Friends nearby tried to console him.

Darren, don't worry. Nina has always been the most attached to you. Didn't she always act jealous like this before?

I bet she'll come back begging for reconciliation in less than three days.

I bet two days!

Darren still didn't chase after me. His expression softened a bit as he leaned back on the couch, lost in thought.

Kelsey leaned against him. "Don't worry. I'll go talk to Nina and explain it was all a misunderstanding."

With that, she turned and left.

People around them kept praising Kelsey.

Kelsey is so much more understanding. Darren, maybe it's for the best. You and Kelsey can finally pick things back up where you left off!

Darren just pursed his lips, saying nothing. He took out his phone and was about to make a call when he saw the 10-minute call record. He paused, startled!

When Kelsey reached the door, she noticed a piece of paper on the ground. She picked it up and, upon reading it, she widened her eyes in shock!