Chapter 3

I didn't know exactly when my brother would arrive, so I had no choice but to stay at Ethan's house for now.

I felt bad about imposing, but he had a mature, composed demeanor despite his youth.

"Your body still hasn't fully recovered. When you go back, make sure to rest well and avoid catching cold for a while."

"Okay, thank you Ethan."

Hearing me call him by name, the young man's ears turned red.

"No need to thank me. You should rest now, I'll go make you some food."

I stayed one more night at Ethan's house, and was woken up by my brother the next morning.

As soon as I saw him, I couldn't control my emotions and threw myself into his arms, crying.

Ryan and I had studied abroad for years, only seeing our families once a year.

Thinking of that now, I felt incredibly touched.

My brother was worried about my health. This time he not only came by helicopter, but even brought a medical team with him.

But Ethan was different. No matter how much we tried to pay him, he refused to accept any money.

He looked at me steadily.

"If possible, if you're willing, just give me your address. I'll come visit you in the city someday."

I smiled and nodded, exchanging contact information with him.

"Anytime you come to the city, you can reach out to me. I'll show you around."

As I left with my brother, I felt like I was emerging from another world.

My brother looked at my expression and hesitated for a long time before speaking: "Emily, today is Ryan's engagement party. We..."

"Brother, I'm tired. I won't go. Just send a gift on my behalf and wish them a happy marriage."

With that, I leaned against my brother and fell asleep.

When the helicopter reached the city, there were signs of romance everywhere.

A helicopter scattered rose petals across the entire city. Some even landed in my hair.

I looked at the tall tower in the city center.

"Are they having their engagement party there today?"

It was the tallest building in the city, with a view of the entire skyline from the top. It suited Sophia's adventurous personality.

My brother glanced at my expression, but still confirmed it.

"Don't worry brother. This time, I've come to my senses. I don't love Ryan anymore."

"You don't love him anymore? You..."

I turned back, my expression very calm.

My brother swallowed whatever he was going to say.

"It's good you don't love him anymore. We don't need him anyway."

We got in the car to head home. I had clarity about the situation with Ryan.

From the moment he returned with Sophia and immediately got engaged, without a single word about me, things were over between us.

I just never expected our car to be stopped by the wedding convoy.

Ryan's figure hurriedly walked towards our car.

He leaned against the window, standing in front of me. I only glanced at him before quickly looking away.

Surprisingly, seeing him this time, my heart was calm. There were no more waves of emotion like before.

"Emily, you're back? Why didn't you tell me? What happened back then, I didn't mean to. Sophia's health was poor, I was worried and forgot about you in the moment."

His face showed rare uncertainty.

I deliberately exposed the ugly scar on my wrist. I had always been vain, and this scar would remain on my body forever.

"Ryan, it doesn't matter anymore. Since we've run into each other today, let's clear things up. We should break up."

"No! I won't agree!"