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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

At last, I reached the Aon Center and dashed to the top floor.


The gusty rooftop wind tousled my hair wildly.


I shoved the rooftop access door open with all my might and immediately spotted Amanda.


She stood precariously close to the edge, her eyes filled with a fierce determination. Catherine was held firmly beside her, face wet with tears, a gag silencing her sobs.


"Amanda, are you insane? Release her at once!" I yelled.


Amanda's smile was icy. "Insane? I've sacrificed everything for you and Jayden, only to end up with nothing. Why should you two enjoy happiness?"


Trying to stay composed, I edged closer. "Catherine has no part in this. If you want revenge, let her go. We can discuss this."


"Discuss?" Amanda chuckled bitterly. "I've tried countless times to connect with you, but you never even acknowledged me. Now I've lost it all, and all I can do is make you experience loss too."


"You claim to love her, don't you? If she falls, will I forever be etched in your memory?"


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