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The cold war with Serenity had entered its second month when she ostentatiously announced her engagement to someone else.
Our mutual friends all expected me to lose control and fly into a rage, as I had done in the past.
However, not only did I not do that, but I also sincerely offered my congratulations.
As I was preparing to leave, Serenity blocked my path: "Being so magnanimous today?"
I calmly met her gaze: "Just as you had hoped."
"Dashiell, this game of playing hard to get doesn't suit you. Be careful you don't end up hurting yourself."
Hearing her say this, I left without looking back.
A few weeks later, in the dead of night, Serenity called to make amends after drinking too much,
"It was all just an act with him, it's been over for a while now. Can you come back?"
At that moment, the woman beside me reached over and took my phone,
"I'm sorry, but he's my man now. He needs to be responsible for me."

Mr. Nice Guy and Tech Goddess

"Dashiell, don't be afraid. I've had someone check, and the photos are only with us."


"They're contacting me because they want money, nothing more. I can pay them, a lot of money, as long as they destroy all the photos."


As she spoke, Serenity pulled me into her embrace, comforting me softly.


"Dashiell, trust me, I'll always protect you."


Making one unconsciously want to rely on her.


I closed my eyes and gently pushed her away.


"But we've already broken up, and you have a fiancé now."


"I'll handle this myself, really, you don't need to worry about it."


"Dashiell, why are you being so stubborn again!"


"Didn't I always solve your problems before? What's wrong with me helping now?"


"If it's because of our breakup, we can get back together!"


Saying this, she suddenly cupped my face: "Can we start over, Dashiell?"


Chapter 7