look for me.
“I’m sorry, Claire. Please come back to me.
“I’ll have Sharon move out if you like that house. Just don’t be mad anymore!”
Mark shouted outside the Seltons.
I looked at the people passing by and finally called him in.
“I’m sorry, Claire. Come home with me!”
Mark’s eyes lit up as he saw me. He reached for my hand and tried to pull me away.
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“Please behave yourself, Mr. Carlson. This is my wife, legally so!”
Andy interrupted him, gently draping a coat over my shoulders.
I turned back to smile at Andy and put on the coat.
I had chosen that matching couple’s outfit, perfectly matching what Andy wore.
Mark’s face darkened as he looked at our matching outfits.
“As you can see, today is my big day, too,” I said with a smile, showing him the 10–carat diamond ring on my finger.
“I no longer care for a plain ring–I prefer diamonds now!
“Just like how I no longer care for you!”
I said it casually, and I felt no pain in my heart at all.
“No way. We’ve been together for so long. You can’t forget me, can you?”
Mark stared at me in disbelief, unable to believe I would say such cold words.
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“I’m sorry, but if we’re talking about how long we’ve known each other–I’ve known Andy since we were kids. I’ve only known
you for three years.”
“I
I covered my mouth and smiled, tears streaming down my face.
Andy handed me a tissue to wipe my tears.
Mark watched our close interaction, unable to speak for a moment.
Not long after, I had the servants to escort him out of the Seltons.
