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In the past, when my boyfriend was at his lowest point, he was drowning in debt and could barely afford to eat. It pained me deeply, so I worked tirelessly running a roadside stand to help him clear his debts.
One Christmas Eve, a sweet young pair visited my stand for some apple pies. They cheerfully wished my boyfriend and me a happy future together. I sent them off with a grin, contemplating closing early to give my boyfriend a surprise.
But as I glanced up, I spotted him—my boyfriend, who was supposed to be out on a delivery job—wandering through the shopping center with a charming, innocent-looking girl by his side.
They were uncomfortably close, with her clinging to his arm. "Rob," she said in a light, teasing tone, "when will you stop acting like you're completely broke?"

The Penny-Pincher's Luxurious Lie

When I heard those words again, I couldn't help but chuckle. It wasn't the first time he'd said that to me.


Suddenly, the situation had reversed. This time, Robin was defending me.


How fitting... what goes around truly does come around.


Caitline couldn't bear the shift. She broke down crying and fled the scene.


This instance, Robin didn't chase after her. Instead, he stayed by my side, ensuring I was alright and even attending class with me.


Soon after, articles about us appeared on the university's online forum.


[An In-depth Look at the Relationship between the Computer Science Star and a Struggling Scholarship Student]


The post quickly became a hot topic, sparking intense debates and remaining at the top of the trending list.


Meanwhile, Robin seemed pleased, but I had no interest in the drama.


I was preoccupied with preparing my documents for international studies.


I didn't bother addressing him either—I simply allowed him to tag along like a shadow.


Chapter 9