Chapter 3

Alex never gave me any explanation about the anniversary.

It wasn't until I found Serena's private Ins account.

I couldn't help but snoop on Serena, wanting to see what kind of woman Alex had fallen for.

And there it was: on our anniversary, Alex was at an amusement park with Serena.

They wore matching headbands, smiling at the camera.

Alex looked down at Serena, his gaze incredibly doting.

"My fiancé spoils me so much~"

That was Serena's caption.

I was mesmerized.

Serena was beautiful. Unlike me, Serena seemed exceptionally cheerful.

I, however, was a bit quiet, not very talkative.

That day, Alex spent the entire day with Serena.

I remembered going to an amusement park with Alex once.

I had begged Alex to go. Seeing other couples take so many beautiful photos, I had the same idea.

Alex initially refused, saying he was too busy with work.

But I persisted, and he eventually agreed.

Yet, when I placed the cat-ear headband on his head, he snatched it off.

"Why would a man like me wear something like this?"

So our photo only showed me, awkwardly standing beside him with cat ears, and an annoyed Alex.

I thought Alex was just naturally like that, so I comforted myself, believing he treated everyone the same way.

Until I saw how he was with Serena.

Only then did I understand he just didn't love *me*.

I turned off my phone and blocked Serena's account.

Since I had made up my mind, there would be no more lingering attachment.

"If you ask Alex for money again, I'll end my life."

After sending that text to my father, I continued packing.

"I'm hungry, Izzy. Why didn't you bring me lunch today?"

After everything was packed, I received a message from Alex.

His stomach wasn’t good, and he didn’t like food from outside; he only liked what I cooked.

I had been delivering his meals for five years.

I still went to buy groceries and cook.

After all, Alex had given my father quite a bit of money; I couldn't just stop doing it.

The kitchen was filled with cooking fumes. Afraid Alex would be impatient waiting, I quickly changed my clothes and left.

When I arrived at the company, I went upstairs, but I noticed people looking at me with varied expressions.

I didn't understand, only wanting to complete my task quickly, so I naturally didn't hear the employees discussing behind me.

"Isn't she the one who delivers food from the restaurant?"

A colleague scoffed.

"New here, are you? That’s Mr. Thorne's ex-girlfriend. Too bad, she never even got a proper title after all these years."

Unaware of their whispers, I went upstairs and pushed open the office door.

"I brought you lunch…"

Only to see Serena sitting in Alex's lap.

Her lips were glistening, making it obvious what had just happened.

Serena seemed a bit shy and immediately stood up when she saw me.

Serena was wearing the latest designer fashion, and on her finger was that emerald-cut diamond ring.

Alex looked at me with a hint of impatience.

"Why didn't you knock before coming in? Have you forgotten your manners?"

Serena immediately smoothed things over.

"Alex, why are you being so hard on her? She just forgot to knock."

Alex immediately fell silent.

Serena walked up to me. She wore a faint, expensive perfume, while I, having just cooked at home, reeked of cooking fumes.

In my haste to leave, I had thrown on old clothes bought from a discount mall two years ago.

"Hello, I'm Serena Davies. Thank you for bringing the food."

I thought my heart wouldn't feel any ripple anymore.

But at that moment, an unbearable sadness still overwhelmed me.