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Amanda Wright and I had been together for eight years, but on the evening we got engaged, she went out drinking with her former flame.
I witnessed them myself, entering a hotel together, their arms intertwined. I remained outside the hotel all night. The harsh wind left me frozen and further chilled my already aching heart.
The freezing temperature took its toll, and I became gravely ill, spending two weeks in the hospital. This sickness prevented me from seeing my grandmother one final time before she died.
When I questioned her, she replied, "It was just a casual drink with Jayden. Are you really going to blow this out of proportion?"
Her response shattered any remaining hope I had for our relationship. Feeling utterly dejected, I silently walked away from her.
But then she phoned, sobbing. "Yvo, are you actually going to end things with me?"

The 999 Roses That Never Bloomed

Jayden sobbed uncontrollably, his face a mess of blood and tears, looking utterly wretched and broken.


Amanda glared at him, her eyes burning with rage, but her hand clutching Catherine's arm quivered slightly.


"Why are you saying all this now? What's the use?" she shouted in desperation, her voice filled with pain.


I was desperate to rush in and rescue Catherine once more, but I feared triggering Amanda into doing something even more dangerous. At that instant, Jayden crawled towards Amanda's feet.


"Amanda, please give me another chance. I'll return twice the amount. Just release Catherine..." he begged.


For a brief moment, a hint of tenderness flickered in Amanda's eyes, as if remembering a past affection. But it quickly vanished, replaced by hopelessness.


"It's too late... we can't go back..." she murmured to herself, her grip loosening.


In that instant, Catherine wrenched herself free and flung herself into my arms.


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