Chapter 5
The man suddenly froze, unable to hide the disbelief and excitement in his eyes. He carefully pulled me into his arms, his sweaty palms betraying his nervousness.[]
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“Aria, I’ve waited so long for you.“]
This was Justin–my childhood sweetheart.]wet
If not for Knox, I probably would have married him long ago.
Following my request, Justin reluctantly left after driving me back to Knox’s house.]]
I looked around the house and laughed bitterly.]
After years of love and anticipation
I was just one day away from marrying Knox.]
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At least I found out in time.[]
I efficiently removed my ring and placed it in a drawer, gathered everything that belonged to me, blocked Knox’s contact information, and left with my already–packed suitcase.
A week passed, and Knox believed Aria had finally calmed down.[]
Regarding the canceled wedding, he finally felt a twinge of guilt and decided to go home to check on Aria.
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Afraid she might find him repulsive, he changed out of the clothes that had gotten dirty from childcare and took a shower.]]
Just as he stepped out of the bathroom, Ruby suddenly embraced him from behind.[]
“Fresh from the shower? Want to fool around?“[]
Knox instinctively frowned.[]
Thinking about how sloppy Ruby had been lately while taking care of the child, he found himself disgusted by her for the first time.
“No thanks. I’m going to see my wife today.“[]
Ruby moved in front of him, drawing small circles on his chest with her finger.]
“Leaving me already?”
Knox looked down at her–her hair had lost its shine from lack of care due to late nights, and her face had grown dull from neglecting skincare while looking after the child.[]
Knox couldn’t help but reflect.[]
Had he really stooped so low? Had he lost his mind these past weeks?]
Chapter 5
He thought of Aria.
He remembered when Aria was pursuing him. Though she dressed simply, she was always neat and clean. Her pretty face was adorable even without makeup. After each confession, she would watch him anxiously, afraid of outright rejection. That sincere look in her eyes–Knox had only ever seen it in Aria.[]
Thinking about it, Aria was the only person he’d ever truly loved.[]
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With this realization, he pushed Ruby away, disgustedly brushing off the places she’d touched.[]
Noticing Knox’s reaction, Ruby’s eyes flashed with displeasure. She immediately blocked his path.[]
“Have you forgotten? Today we’re buying things for our son. Are you abandoning your fatherly duties?“]
Knox instantly lost his patience.[]
Does it have to be today? Is the mall closing down forever?”]
His temper flared, and he spoke harshly.[]
“You’re being dramatic now? You’re just making me sick. Remember, you’re nothing but the other woman.
Ruby was stunned, momentarily speechless.]
She never expected Knox, who had always taken her side, to suddenly turn on her.]]
As Knox slammed the door on his way out, Ruby collapsed to the floor, seething with resentment.[]
An hour later, Knox arrived at his home, carrying a dress he’d specially bought for Aria.]]
Just imagining how happy Aria would be wearing this dress made him smile.
Excitedly pushing open the door, the sight before him left him frozen in shock.]
The house showed no signs of life, though the layout and decorations remained exactly as they were a
A sense of panic gripped him.[]
“Aria?” he called out tentatively, receiving no response.[]
He frantically searched the rooms, only to find that Aria was truly gone.[]
All the couple items they had purchased together now existed as single pieces–just his remained.[]
Every trace of Aria had vanished.
The only thing he found was a solitary wedding ring in a drawer.[]
He remembered when he gave Aria that ring–she had hugged him and cried all night with joy.]
Knox completely panicked.[]
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With trending hands, he called Aria, but no matter how many times he tried, there was no answer
bir quackly had his assistant bring him a new phone and shakily dialed the number he knew by heart.]
This time the call connected, but a man’s voice came through. Khor’s expression instantly darkened.]
“Who are you? Where’s Aria?“]]
The man on the other end chuckind.
“I’m her husband. She’s sleeping. May I ask what this is about?
