the bed, but I can't se

he bed and le

the drawer and checked my message

him to text me and u

e home. I know he finishes work at five, so even if he

't want to get used to sleeping next to him because

oes he have something else goi

l like this." I rubbed

spair, my phone, which I

at he had finally called. But I immediately fr

reath before an

you calling

to come here." There was a loud background noise o

? What's

going on'? Didn't you recei

the messages, but there was no new text. "No, Le

yway, I told you not to forget Director Sam's birthday celebration, but I know it's you, so you'll

forget Director Sam's birthday! Argh! I don't have a

nt for you to show up, or else Director will be upset! We'r

et to find something to

, de

xt me the location no

nt the location, but don't rus

ank you.

e y

white top, and a black jacket. Since it's a casual event

this night out. I've been so preoccupied wi

, I didn't bother waking her up and quietly left the mansion. T

. As I entered, I was deafened by the loud music and capti

ckly approached me with

er on the cheek and immediately s

s go!" He pul

immediately noticing me and greeting me. I quick

ly saw Director Sam, along with the p

Birthday!" I cheerf

y dearest,

t seemed like it didn't matter to him. They immediately handed me a glass

y since the show was constantly trending. It was

ir excitement and joined in. But in

n and saw that Raquel

aw Ezekiel eating at a restau

kiel, accompanied by a familiar woman who l

y while eating together. It sent shivers down my spi

a lump in my throat. I stared at the p

, and without thinking, I downed a gl

poured another glass and d

tley nudged me on the side,

ked at Direk Sam and the others,

out for a moment." I excused myse

h?

n with my ruined mood, so I quick

in love with Marian, why didn't he wait to m

e been together for years, and their famili

. and lived there for many years, while Ezekiel focused on growing his fa

ry me all of a sudden. Of course, his parents didn't want him

an and I looked alike, they dropped t

I a perfect

led up. What did I do to deser

ce I was a child. I gave up my education

ney and to pay off all her debts. Now, I'm carr

er, and be done with it!" I indulged in alcohol

ld be that ha

ide me. There was concern on his face. "Serena?

ve fun with them. I don't want to share my

"You know, I could never enjoy my

with me too much. It will

How can I ever be tired of you? I'm so willing to lend my ears when it c

t... there's a lot you don't know

erything. But I also don't want to see you bot

in his voice. I really do need someone to talk to r

on you for a moment

s eyes. He moved closer to m

y head on his shoulder

my strong control, it felt like my heart was cry

he more you suppress your f

k so to

how I suppressed it, no matter how I faked it and played pretend,

oment I saw him at the altar. Tha

Who wouldn't fall for him? Only someon

her. It's like I'm playing with fire, and

red. I heard him swallow and the rou

doesn't know a billio

g you now? Is that wh

es

rget abo

sh I

h sides of my face and looked into my eyes in

plicated, Ley. Everything

d second, I don't have the right to leave him and for

stared into my eyes. "I'll help you. I'll help you w

the closeness of our faces. "W-Wh

s... how much I

t, w

n't you taking h

doing?!" A loud and fami

widened, and I nervously

standing nearby. He was wearing the suit he wore thi

prise. "What are