wait for you. But who said I had to wait? Why must I be obligated to stand still for you? I got tired of waiting, Liam. I won’t wait anymore!”
“But you can’t choose my uncle! You–you’re doing this on purpose!”
I couldn’t help but laugh. “Why can’t I choose him? He’s richer than you, better looking, more loyal, and knows how to see through manipulative women better than you ever could.”
I stepped closer to Liam, watching him back away with each step.
“You don’t actually believe Sharon is really sick, do you? You’re the eldest grandson of William Hopkins, admired by everyone and ruthless in business. Even if you can’t match Sigmund, with your connections and resources, there’s no way you couldn’t uncover the truth.
“You kept going back to her, giving in to her demands again and again. So, it was you who killed any hope I had for us.
“Liam, I don’t regret falling in love with you, but you left me at the altar. At every critical point in life, I was never your first choice. I was never the one you prioritized. I don’t want someone like that, and I can’t keep waiting. I’m moving forward, and I chose Sigmund after a lot of thought
“I hope you’ll do the same. If we’re breaking up, let’s make it clean. No lingering ties, no dragging this out.”
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Chapter 6
Liam’s face twisted, and he broke. “I won’t agree to this! Diana, I never said I didn’t want you, I told you–I’ll make it up to you!”
“Enough!” I snapped. “Who the hell wants your so–called compensation?”
“Liam, every time you offer to make it up to me, you’re admitting you were wrong. But you keep doing it anyway! I don’t need your compensation. From now on, whenever you see me, you’d better address me as your aunt. And if you ever dare to bother me again, Sigmund won’t let it slide. Do you hear me?”
Liam refused to back down, still trying to argue.
I couldn’t hold back anymore. I raised my hand and slapped him hard across the face.
“Grow up, Liam. I’ve already told you that if you walked out to find her, we were done. I don’t want you anymore.”
He staggered back two steps, staring at me with a wounded expression. Seeing him like that, I couldn’t help but frown deeply.
Turning away, I knocked on the study door.
Sigmund stepped out, his calm gaze sweeping over me. “All done talking?”
Chapter 7
