Chapter 35
I call Rose and let her know that she’d been discharged from the hospital.
Upon hearing the news, Rose was a bit upset. “So you were hospitalized, visited, then got discharged, and you don’t give me a heads up? Are you trying to make me feel guilty?”
Chloe chuckled. “If you feel guilty, I’ll get a free meal out of it.”
“Feeling guilty, huh?” Rose’s tone lightened. “Suddenly feeling generous, aren’t we?”
Rose was surprised to hear Chloe’s rare lighthearted tone. She thought that a composed person like Chloe would undoubtedly have a period of low spirits. Rose had prepared a lot of comforting words, knowing that some truths might not resonate with Chloe. Even though everyone understood these truths, when things happened to you, no one can bear the emotions for you.
“Since you don’t have the ability to eat a restaurant into bankruptcy, shall I join you?”
“We don’t have that power yet,” Chloe came out of the bathroom with her phone in hand. The day had turned completely dark outside.
“Are you planning on quitting your job at Lance’s company?” Rose asked.
Chloe sighed. “I just want you to know, Rose. I hope you understand.”
Rose’s voice softened. “I do hope you come over soon, but I’m not in a rush. Chloe, I have to make it clear. I know you can’t forgive Lance. He abandoned your eight-year relationship! He’s a…”
With increasing anger, but being well-educated, she didn’t utter any harsh words about Lance.
Chloe looked a bit sad. Eight years. Everyone knew that an eight-year relationship shouldn’t be abandoned. But for Keira, Lance really did it. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes to suppress the sadness, then opened her eyes and exhaled deeply. “I know.”
Rose responded quietly after a pause. Rose was working overtime, so the two didn’t talk much after that and ended the call.
Chloe put her phone on the coffee table, poured herself a hot cup of water, walked to the window, and looked out at the city covered in mist. The lights were dim, traffic was flowing, but the city was much quieter than before. She just stood there quietly, her expression indifferent.
Chloe thought she would have a complete meltdown because of Lance’s betrayal. She was prepared. Even if the pain felt like her heart was being ripped apart and the blood wouldn’t stop, she would only let herself hurt once. But that didn’t happen.
All she felt was numbness all over her body. She didn’t deny there were still feelings when she thought of Lance, but compared to what she had prepared herself for, it felt insignificant.
As for the reason, she might have a hunch but was vaguely unwilling to admit it. Maybe it was because of that domineering man who barged into her life.
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