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From seventeen to twenty-seven, I was head over heels for Everett for a decade, and everyone knew it.
Three years ago, we finally made it official, but Everett still did whatever he wanted, completely disregarding my feelings.
Even on my birthday, he could fly thousands of miles away just because his childhood sweetheart said she "wanted to see snow," leaving me all alone here.
I had finally accumulated enough disappointment with him, and after breaking up, I fled overseas.
I thought that would be the end between us, but Everett, who would normally frown even when I tied his tie for him,
Stood out in the snowy night for hours, his eyes red-rimmed as he asked me:
"Delia, do you really not want me anymore?"

After Ten Years As a Lovestruck Fool, I Choose to Leave

Everett spent a few days in the hospital in England before sheepishly returning to the States.


The story of Everett's "cross-country pursuit of his wife" spread throughout their social circle, and I gradually transformed from being seen as a clingy girlfriend to "Good for Delia."


Some people still thought that once I finished my year-long master's program and returned home, I would foolishly forgive Everett again.


Unfortunately for them, my return shattered their expectations.


My boyfriend accompanied me to meet my parents.


When we attended a party together, everyone was shocked. Scarlett's jaw dropped, while my dad couldn't contain his joy, proudly stroking his beard.


Everett heard I was back in the country and mustered up the courage to see me. However, when he saw me radiantly arm-in-arm with my new flame, he was dumbstruck.


His eyes reddened, and his glass shattered on the floor as he stammered:


Chapter 10