Chapter 6

In the end, I didn't go to the press conference. That day, all major platforms were live streaming the event.

Ethan appeared on screen in a suit, holding Lily's hand. In the time since I last saw her, Lily had transformed completely, looking exquisite and beautiful in a haute couture dress.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman, plus the first love storyline, moved everyone present with their touching love story.

I turned off the TV and threw on a jacket, planning to go downstairs for something to eat.

Although where I lived wasn't as upscale, there was a street food alley right downstairs, full of local flavor.

I ate and drank my fill before leisurely heading home. The facilities in my neighborhood were old, and the street lights usually flickered. Today, they had given up working altogether.

I'm quite afraid of the dark, so I quickened my pace.

Just as I reached the entrance of my building, a dark figure blocked my way. I shone my flashlight on him - it was Ethan's good friend, the one who had his head smashed at the bar that day.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Natalie," he said.

The wound on his head hadn't healed yet, looking particularly horrifying in the darkness.

I took a few steps back. "How did you know I was here? What do you want?"

I didn't have much interaction with the people around Ethan. They were wary of him, so they usually just called me "sis" for show when we met.

Only this man would let his gaze linger on me unscrupulously.

He smiled lecherously, approaching me step by step. "Of course someone told me your address. Sis, oh no, Natalie, I've always liked you. Now that you've broken up with Ethan, why don't you be with me? I don't mind picking up his used goods."

My stomach churned, and I almost threw up everything I had eaten earlier.

"I'm sorry, but I think I'm going to be sick. Could you please stay away from me?"

Instead of backing off, he came closer, even reaching out to touch my face.