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"Brent, are you sure you want to recommend Harrington for the American Classified Scientific Research Project?"
"This project will last for ten years. You two will be apart for a long time."
The project manager looked at me, his eyes full of shock and confusion.
In the company, Harrington and I were known as the model couple. The story of how Harrington nearly drained all his blood to save me was still circulating.
Looking at the surveillance video on my phone, Harrington and his junior were intertwined on our bed.
I nodded firmly.
"Yes, I want to be apart from him."
Since Harrington chose to betray me, he must bear the cost of losing me.
Only, the one who should leave is him, not me.

Lavender, Love Fades

My dad and mom had only been gone for three days, yet the two murderers were celebrating the arrival of another new life.


I wiped away the tears from the corner of my eye and turned to leave.


When I arrived at my parents' memorial hall, it was completely empty. The incense in front of their portraits had long since burned out.


At that moment, the strength I'd been forcing crumbled completely.


All the grievances, anger, regret, and sorrow of losing my parents that I'd bottled up these past few days suddenly exploded, flooding my heart all at once.


I collapsed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.


"Brent, why are you here? Don't cry, I'm here."


Harrington burst through the door, frantically embracing me.


"Did you have a nightmare? Or are you missing your parents?"


Seeing the concern on his face only struck me as incredibly fake. As he leaned in close, the scent of his cologne made my stomach churn.


Chapter 5