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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

"Callie, it's not wise to go home by yourself. You should remain in the hospital for further monitoring," Robin advised.


I responded with a cold refusal. "No thanks. I can manage on my own."


Robin's face briefly showed signs of pain, but he quickly softened his voice. "Callie, I'm concerned about you. Please don't be angry with me, alright?"


His words only made me turn and scowl at him. "Do you even understand why that car struck me?"


He appeared puzzled. "I've already initiated legal action against the driver."


"What about Caitline? The one responsible for this whole mess—is she going to escape consequences?"


He stood motionless, his expression frozen as if shocked, before firmly grasping my hand. "I...I wasn't aware of that," he said nervously. "I'll investigate it. Just give me some time, please."


Tired of his explanations, I simply stated, "Is that so? Well, you'd better."


Then I added harshly, "Now leave. I don't want to see you anymore."


Chapter 8