Chapter 4

To be honest, I can understand Lucas's hatred towards me.

He and Lily grew up in a single-parent family. After their mother passed away, they only had each other to rely on.

Lucas was very smart. When he graduated from college, he secured a job offer from a well-known tech company based on his abilities. After working for two years, he earned his first pot of gold and used it to start his own small company.

Over the years, under his management and operation, the company gradually got on track.

I witnessed all his hard work.

So when we were together, I would always make him hangover soup when he drank too much, clean him up, and change him into fresh pajamas so he could have a good night's sleep.

I would also make various stomach-friendly soups for him at noon every day, worried that he might skip meals due to his busy work schedule.

His work was so demanding, so I wanted to do what I could to help him.

Under my careful care, Lucas's quality of life visibly improved. Even Lily would sometimes envy him for having such a caring girlfriend.

And every time this happened, Lucas would plant a deep kiss on my cheek to show his love and gratitude.

I thought this was what a peaceful life looked like.

Back then, I naively believed that the rest of my life would continue to be this happy.

So when Lucas hated me, I could understand.

Because I hated myself just as much for letting Lily die.