Chapter 3

Chapter 3

As I walked closer, I realized it was Roderick.

Caught red-handed, his face, half-covered by a mask, was filled with panic and embarrassment.

I noticed he was holding the music box he had once given me, along with our couple photos and other mementos related to us.

And on his wrist was the braided bracelet I had thrown at him.

Everything about him seemed out of place with his usual image.

I couldn't help but mock him, "The esteemed young master Roderick, cherishing these cheap knick-knacks?"

Roderick looked at me with sorrowful eyes, his voice choked with emotion.

"Alexandra, I know I have no right to ask for your forgiveness, but I can't let you go."

"Three years of feelings, I was sincere with you. No girl has ever moved me like you did. I don't want to lose you."

I laughed bitterly at his words.

"Your so-called sincerity means having a girlfriend on the side? Your so-called sincerity means pretending to be poor every day to fool me?!"

"You're just like this pile of trash, only fit to stay in the garbage forever!"

After my outburst, I turned to leave, but he grabbed my sleeve.

He hurriedly explained, "Kathryn and I aren't what you think. Nothing happened between us, and I never publicly acknowledged her. Just think of her as a meaningless accessory."

I couldn't help but laugh at his absurdity.

"You didn't publicly acknowledge her, but when she claimed to be your girlfriend, you didn't deny it either. Everyone in your circle thinks she's your girlfriend!"

"Have some dignity and get out of my sight!"

I forcefully shook off his hand and returned to my apartment, urging the movers to hurry up.

I couldn't stand breathing in a place tainted by Roderick's memory any longer!

It was absolutely revolting!

As I was moving out, Roderick followed me.

His eyes were red, and he choked up as he spoke to me, "This place holds our memories. Weren't we happy together?"

I coldly replied, "Those happy times have turned into today's disgust!"

He continued to beg humbly, "Alexandra, please give me another chance."

"I'm begging you. I'll do anything if you come back to me."

His voice was already tinged with tears.

The once-proud young master Roderick, now showing such a sorrowful expression to a poor girl like me.

He had tested me, enjoying three years of a perfect romance novel plot.

Now, faced with a bit of adversity, he couldn't handle it. What a weak man!

A man's tears are the least valuable thing.

No matter how much he begged, I remained unmoved.

He looked like a pitiful sight the entire time, even the movers found him annoying and occasionally snapped at him.

Roderick's face was full of shame.

But I had experienced countless humiliations on my way to work.

So, I just watched him indifferently.

He was at a loss, angry but unable to express it, his whole body radiating frustration.

I felt no pity for him, only that he deserved it.

-

I successfully moved out and found a new job.

I had studied art design and found a proper design company to work for.

Gradually, my life got back on track.

Except for the time when Kathryn came to see me once and gave me something, which I threw into the trash.

Roderick's influence on my life had dropped to zero.

I thought my life could finally be peaceful...

But one day after work, a helicopter landed in front of our company, causing a big scene.

The ground was covered with red roses, romantic and beautiful.

Roderick stepped out of the helicopter:

"Alexandra, I know what bothers you. Today, I will publicly acknowledge our relationship and let everyone witness our happiness."

He was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, holding a huge bouquet of fresh roses, walking step by step towards me.

He took out a diamond ring and knelt on one knee:

"Thank you, fate, for bringing you to me. Let's get married."

Seeing his over-the-top gesture, I wanted to slap him.

But reason held me back.

I took a deep breath and asked him, "What makes you think that what I want is a public acknowledgment?"