Chapter 8

The newcomers were none other than Vivienne's parents and Holt.

Her parents, upon learning of my intention to break up with Vivienne and end our trip, had flown back overnight.

They were now forcing Vivienne to apologize to me.

In the span of one night, her cheeks had become swollen and red, with five distinct finger marks still visible.

I was aware of her parents' preference for boys over girls and their love of wealth over poverty. All the good things at home were always reserved for Holt.

It was they who had forcibly separated Vivienne from the not-so-wealthy Nolan.

I had seen how dejected she looked when treated differently, which is why I always went out of my way to be extra nice to her.

My kindness towards her parents and brother was all to help her hold her head high in front of her family.

But she had trampled all over my genuine affection.

As they were about to step inside, I blocked them all at the doorway.

"Whatever you have to say, say it here."