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After entangling with Damien for seven years, he finally said he wanted to marry me.
On the day of the proposal, his first love returned to the country.
I heard him say, "Melody? Oh, that's just the dog I keep at home, you know? Something to play with when I'm bored, just for amusement."
"You have no idea how obedient she is. Whatever pose I tell her to strike, she does it."
"Break up? Her whole family depends on me for a living. What does she have to break up with me?"
I silently packed my things, preparing to leave.
No one noticed anything unusual until I announced my engagement to someone else.

He laughed as he tossed the wedding ring into the cake

Now married to Caelan, my shame would be his shame too.


I asked in a clear voice, "Damien, in all these years, have I ever said I liked you?"


Damien was stumped by my question, unable to answer.


"No, I never have," I answered for Damien. "All those words about liking you, fawning over you - those were all your own imagination. I don't like you. I never have."


The color drained from Damien's face in an instant.


"I stayed by your side because your family helped mine. It's been seven years, and I believe I've more than repaid that debt. Now that I'm married, I hope you won't come around to bother me anymore."


I gave a polite smile. "I hear Miss Everhart is pregnant. Since I'm getting married today, I might as well wish you and Miss Everhart a lifetime of happiness together."


Damien looked at me, his face ashen. "You're lying, Melody. I don't believe you don't like me. You clearly..."


He was dragged out by the security guards.


Chapter 10