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The day I was released from prison happened to be New Year's Eve.
My fiancée, who had promised to pick me up, was busy celebrating with her first love instead.
When I finally made it home, relying on memory alone, I found her in an intimate embrace with her first love, surrounded by a cheering crowd.
"Krista, aren't you going to pick up Marvin from prison today?"
Krista's red lips curved into a slight smile. "Picking him up isn't nearly as important as ringing in the New Year. He's been in there for so long, one more day won't kill him."
"Aren't you worried Marvin will be angry?"
Colder than the snow and wind outside were Krista's callous words.
"He's the one who messed up. What right does he have to be angry? The fact that I still want him is a blessing."
As she finished speaking, her eyes met mine, and the smile froze on her face.
The cold light that shone through hit me, and my heart gradually turned to ice.
She might still want me, but I no longer wanted her.

My Fiancée Spends New Year's Eve with Her First Love

I forcefully pull my hand away and speak coldly.


"No need. How can your 'pure love' come back to share your bed if I'm here?"


"Marvin, if you're sick, go to the hospital. Palmer is at least still your brother. Don't just open your mouth and slander him."


Krista's words are light, but they feel like a thousand-pound rock, crushing the air out of my lungs.


I clench my fist until it makes a cracking sound, my gaze fixed on her eyes.


"How can a bastard be worthy of being my brother?"


Krista is choked by my words. It's not until I walk out of the bedroom that I hear her angry rebuke from behind:


"Marvin, don't forget, you have a criminal record. Where do you think you can go without me?"


I don't respond to her. I find a random hotel outside to stay in.


My card has been frozen by Krista, and I don't have much cash on me. Because of my criminal record, I can't find a job.


Chapter 6