"Surprised? How about I give you a few more surprises from time to time in the future? Don't thank me—after all, a married couple for a day, a hundred days of kindness. Let's see who can play whom to death."
I forced my trembling body to calm down and immediately redialed, but the phone was already off.
When I tried calling Daniel's number again, it had turned into a dead line.
After leaving behind a ticking time bomb, Daniel had completely disappeared.
I stayed in the villa for an entire week, not stepping out once.
Lucas handled the photo situation quickly. Whether there were rumors or not, I didn't know. I just couldn't face anyone, so I instinctively chose to avoid it.
But this matter couldn't be avoided forever. One day, everything would be accounted for—old debts and new ones alike.
Natalie came to visit me often, chatting with me as if she were afraid I'd fall into depression.
I was indeed a bit depressed, but I knew it wouldn't last long.