2026-07-28 10:32:47I originally thought that after our talk in the garage, Lyra wouldn't come looking for me again.
But unexpectedly, she still came.She knocked on the door over and over again while I pretended to be dead inside the room.I figured if I didn't open the door, she'd eventually leave.To my surprise, I saw through the peephole that she was sitting down at the door.I felt anxious, wanting her to leave quickly because I really didn't want to see her again.But I sense
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On the way back, we didn't say a word to each other.Even when the car stopped at the door, she didn't seem like she was going to get out.I walked to her side and opened the car door for her. The moment she looked at me, she suddenly spread her arms toward me.I was stunned for a second, then I picked her up again, carrying her inside.After laying her on the bed, I was about to grab some fresh clothes for her, but she suddenly pulled me, and we both fell onto the bed.Before I could react, she pressed herself on top of me.Her fingers danced lightly across my skin like tiny sprites, moving slowly and gently, as if petals were gliding over morning dew.She tilted her head back, her curly hair bouncing up and down, and she gave me a seductive smile. "Was Lucy's question really that hard to answer? Or is your answer different from three years ago?"Different?Did she think I was like her?That love could change just like that?At
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Someone nearby sensed that something wasn't quite right, perhaps fearing that Lucy was targeting me too much and things would get out of hand, so they quietly reminded her. "That's enough."It wasn't the first day Lucy and Leigh didn't like me...it was something everyone had known since our school days.They had the influence they did because of the background of this brother-sister duo.The reminder to stop was probably out of respect for Lyra.No matter how much they disliked me, I was still Lyra's husband in name, and they didn't want to embarrass her too much.With a bit of drunkenness, Lucy walked straight up to me, looked into my eyes, and placed a glass of alcohol on the table in front of me. "Isaac, who is the person you love?"Her sudden question made everyone in the room widen their eyes.She had won the game, but the usual rule was to choose between truth or dare. Yet she boldly asked me, clearly aiming directly at me.But her quest
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I didn't want to see Leigh, and even less did I want to deal with Lyra's so-called friends."Lyra, I'm suddenly not feeling well," I said, "They're all your friends anyway, so I'll just stay home and rest tonight."Lyra dropped me off, and as I was getting out of the car, she kept her eyes fixed on me.After a moment, she smiled, her eyes lighting up. "Don't worry, I'll be home early."Her smile and her words left me puzzled.In the past, she would have never allowed me to disobey her.But now, instead of being angry, she...I didn't spend much time thinking about her. I quickly focused on preparing my exhibition pieces for the conference.But when I sat down in the study, I found myself unable to concentrate, no matter how hard I tried.If Leigh knew that my relationship with Lyra had soured, would he try to win her back?He probably would.For some reason, an uncomfortable bitterness settled in my chest.I had already dec
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Aunt Foster has always been a strong-willed person, especially after her husband passed away and her own family ran into trouble.She helped Lyra step by step to build up the Foster family business.Seeing my attitude, she was furious and immediately called Lyra. "Lyra, you need to come here right now and see how your man is treating your aunt!"Watching her lose her temper like this left me speechless.She always insisted she was Lyra's foster mother, but did she really understand Lyra?Lyra hates it when people speak to her in that commanding tone.Not even her only family member can get away with it.Besides, Lyra is no longer that naive little girl who could be easily manipulated.I don't know what Lyra said on the phone, but Aunt Foster's face suddenly turned dark.Then she threw her phone to the ground, smashing it into pieces.I was startled.Before I could react, Aunt Foster pointed at me, shouting, "Isaac, what are you
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Worried that the old director and others might see me like this and ask questions, I didn't dare go straight back to the room. Instead, I went to a quiet staircase to calm myself down.I had barely steadied myself against the wall when suddenly someone hugged me from behind.That familiar warmth made me realize immediately??it was Lyra.She wrapped her arms tightly around my waist. "Isaac, what's wrong? You're not heading back after visiting the director?"My back stiffened instantly.I wasn't sure if Lyra had seen the argument I just had with Lucy in the hallway.But the pain in my head made it impossible to think too much, so I quickly took out two painkillers and swallowed them, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.Lyra saw me swallow the pills and frowned. "What are those?"I didn't hide anything. "Painkillers."At that moment, I thought there was no need to hide anything anymore. If possible, it'd be better if she knew about my
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Arlo didn't expect such a huge matter to be brought up right away. "Mrs. Smith, this is a big deal, you really should think it over."Lyra interrupted coldly. "Do as I say!"After that, she hung up the phone abruptly.Immediately afterward, she dragged me upstairs and took out a gift box from a drawer.When I saw the pair of wedding rings inside, I couldn't stop myself from trembling.That ring had once been placed on my hand in the name of love, but after I saw the true nature of this marriage, she hated me so much that she must have not wanted anyone to know about our relationship anymore.So later, I just put the ring away.But now, she picked up the ring and, without any hesitation, slipped it onto my finger.As for the other one, she handed it to me, recreating the moment of exchanging rings at the wedding.In my heart, she no longer deserved this symbol of loyalty.The ring lying in my palm now felt scorching hot, an irony too
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