第1章
Grandma in the countryside suddenly fell ill, but it happened to be days of heavy rain, and we couldn't get a taxi no matter how hard we tried.
With no other option, I asked my boyfriend, Matt Williams to drive Grandma to the hospital.
Matt agreed to pick us up, but changed his mind on the way.
I called him more than a dozen times, but he didn't answer.
I had no choice but to carry Grandma on my back and walk to the hospital in the rain.
Due to the delay in getting treatment, Grandma stopped breathing on my back!
That night, I knelt alone beside Grandma's body, crying so hard that I fainted several times...
When I received Matt's call, what I heard was his ex-girlfriend Abbie Wilson's sweet voice.
"Mona, there's a power outage at my house. Matt is worried that I'm scared, so he's staying with me tonight and won't go back..."
I hung up the phone with my trembling hands, and immediately blocked the number.
A few days later, Matt found me, looking impatient.
"Is it necessary for you to block me just because that I didn't pick you up that day? Anyway, you and Grandma have always relied on each other. She has you, that's enough. But Abbie can't be without me!"
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"Matt Williams, let's call off the engagement. We have no need to register for marriage."
When I typed these words, my heart was as cold as steel, but my attitude was resolute.
Since middle school, I have been secretly in love with Matt. I pursued him for three years and dated for three years. We just got engaged this year and planned to register our marriage the day after tomorrow.
I thought as long as I gave enough sincerity, Matt would be moved.
Even though I knew he couldn't forget his ex-girlfriend, Abbie, I still treated him well. I believed that one day, he would see my efforts and we would live a happy life together.
But all my efforts over the past six years were wiped out when Abbie appeared.
During all those years, no matter how late I finished work, I always managed to muster up the courage to walk home alone just so that Matt could get a little more rest.
Afraid of troubling Matt, when the light bulb in my house went out, I would change it by myself.
Even when I fell down the stairs and broke my leg, I called 911 myself, not wanting to hold him back because of my own issues.
But in Matt's eyes, all of these just showed that I could handle everything on my own.
I asked him to take Grandma to the hospital. It was the first time I had asked him for a favor, but he completely ignored me just because his ex-girlfriend was afraid of the dark.
He could put my seriously ill Grandma behind just to accompany his ex-girlfriend.
After sending the message, I blocked Matt on every possible way to contact me.
Standing in front of Grandma's tombstone, I slapped myself in regret.
"Grandma, I'm sorry..."
If I had saved all the money and bought a car, maybe Grandma wouldn't have been delayed in treatment today.
A year ago, Matt got sick and needed a medical fee of 100 thousand dollars.
For Matt, it was not a big sum in normal times.
But at that time, his company was in the middle of a debt crisis, and he was completely crushed.
I worked three jobs a day and even dipped into my years of savings to buy a car just to raise for medical 100 thousand dollars expenses.
After the successful surgery, Matt held my hand tightly, with tears in his eyes.
"Mona, you have been so good to me, I will never let you down!"
I shook my head, saying that it didn't matter if the money was gone, as long as he was okay.
After that, we hugged, cried and laughed.
Soon, Matt returned to the company, the situation turned around, and the debt problem was solved. He became a decisive and efficient company president again.
Only one year passed by, he forgot what he had said and got back together with his ex-girlfriend.
第2章
With swollen and red eyes, I started to handle the funeral arrangements for Grandma.
Grandma loved peace and simplicity. She instructed me to bury her under the big tree in the mountains behind the village. After cremation, she wanted to rest in peace and be accompanied by the tree.
I chose a good spot and made a grave for Grandma.
Reluctantly, I placed Grandma's ashes into the grave and stood there for a long time.
As I was about to leave, bam!
Heard screeching tires followed by high heels clacking on the pavement as someone got outta their car.
"This land is a prime piece of real estate. If we prioritize its development, we're sure to make a huge profit!"
Abbie rocked a white dress and sunglasses, giving off boss lady vibes.
Matt standing next to her. I hadn't seen him in days.
I tried to dodge them, but Matt spotted me first.
He came to a halt, the smile fading from his face and a frown creasing his brow.
"Mona Morris, what are you doing here?"
Grandma's grave was nearby, and her hometown was not far from here.
I had told Matt multiple times that I wanted to bring him to meet Grandma, my only relative in this world, but he always declined.
He had never met Grandma. Naturally, he didn't know why I was there.
I didn't want to waste my time with him. As I was about to leave, Abbie stopped me.
She has a bright and confident smile, with a hint of pride and provocation.
"Mona, to be honest, I'm a little embarrassed to say this. My house had a power outage that night, and I was a bit scared, so Matt came to accompany me. But please don't misunderstand. We just talked about business matters."
Abbie was a suitable match for Matt.
They broke up three years ago, and Abbie went abroad to study. Upon her return, she assumed the position of vice president in the family business.
Addie's endorsements were visible on billboards in the streets and alleys, while her social media and various marketing accounts hailed her as an unstoppable force of strength.
But it was the same woman who should call someone else's boyfriend to accompany her when faced with a power outage at night.
Looking at the deliberately provocative Abbie in front of me, I sneered.
"Since you claim to be a strong woman, why pretend to be helpless? Are you a bitch?"
第3章
Abbie's scheming was exposed, and her face immediately soured.
"Mona Morris, why do you speak so rudely?"
Before Abbie could speak, Matt smoothly stepped forward to shield her.
It seemed like I was a beast that eats people, bullying the little white rabbit behind him.
If it were in the past, I might explain for myself, but now, I didn't want to deal with them at all.
If he thought my words were harsh, then so be it. I was tired.
I didn't say anything, but when I turned around to leave, Matt suddenly said, "Mona, you..."
His words were interrupted by Addie.
"Matt, it seems that Mona is angry. Her eyes seem swollen from crying. Is she blaming me for not letting you go back that night? Why don't you go and console her?"
Her words made others think that she was considerate.
But I sneered, closed my eyes, and continued walking forward without stopping.
Perhaps Matt was also taken aback. This was the first time I had ignored him without causing a scene or paying attention to him.
Matt left Abbie and ran over to catch up with me.
"Why haven't you messaged me for so many days? How is Grandma? Is she feeling better?" Matt gazed at me with affection.
But I thought that he was ridiculous.
It had been about two weeks since Grandma passed away. If he tried to message me, he would find that I had already blocked him, but he didn't notice that.
I guessed that the message about breaking up I sent, he didn't even read it.
He agreed to drive Grandma to the hospital but didn't keep his word. On that stormy day, Grandma's treatment was severely delayed and she passed away.
I didn't blame Matt, I only blamed myself.
I blamed myself for being so foolish to believe that Matt would really come to help me.
I blamed myself for being so stupid to give all my savings to Matt for treatment that I got nothing but betrayal in the end.
第4章
I turned to look at Grandma's grave and took a deep breath.
I didn't want to swear in front of her.
"Matt Williams, if you missed the text message, let me say it again-
"Let's break up!"
Matt's eyes widened, looking at me incredulously, his brows furrowing even deeper.
He remained silent for a while, then angrily questioning me.
"Mona Morris, isn't it just that I didn't come to pick you up that day? Do you have to throw a tantrum like this?
"I've explained it to you clearly. There's nothing going on between Addie and me. She has always been afraid of the dark. That night, we were just..."
I sneered incessantly.
It seemed that my sneer hurt the guilty Matt.
He got even angrier and held my shoulder. "What are you laughing at?"
I restrained all my laughter and stared at him coldly.
"Matt Williams, I used to love you, but don't take me for a fool. Ask yourself. Do really nothing happen between you two?
"You are my boyfriend. If she's afraid of the dark, why can't she find someone else to accompany her instead of you?"
It was just her sophistry, trying to deceive others, but in the end, he deceived himself as well.
Matt frowned and looked at me like I was being unreasonable.
"Mona Morris, can you stop being so willful? Your Grandma can rely on you, but Addie just returned not long ago, and she can only rely on me."
I sneered and broke free from his hand indifferently.
I didn't want to waste any more time with him, nor did I want to say anything too much in front of Grandma's grave.
Matt saw that I wasn't causing a scene, and his brow relaxed.
He thought that I would be pacified by his words just like before, and quickly calm down, but I turned around and walked away without any hesitation.
When Matt saw that I had walked a long distance, he started to panic and his attitude softened.
"Mona, it's my fault, I wasn't considerate enough.
"If a situation like that happens again, I'll ask my assistant, Lucy, to accompany her, and I'll stay at home to keep you company, okay?"
I still ignored him.
Matt became anxious. He has never had a good temper, and he directly shouted at my back.
"I've already apologized, what else do you want?!"
"I'm tired. Don't follow me."
I had not taken several steps away when I felt dizzy, my legs went weak, and I fainted right away.
第5章
When I woke up, the first thing I saw was Matt's surprised expression.
"Mona, you finally woke up!"
I looked around and realized that I was in the hospital.
Matt explained to me that I had suddenly fainted due to overwork and hypoglycemia.
He had an affectionate look and attempted to hold my hand, but I deftly dodged it.
A hint of embarrassment crossed his face.
"I'm fine, there's no need to stay in the hospital. Let me check out today."
Since I had already decided to break up, I didn't want to owe Matt anything anymore.
Failed to dissuade me, he checked out of the hospital for me.
At the entrance of the hospital, Matt hesitated for a moment. "Mona, is your Grandma in this hospital? I'm really sorry for not driving her to the hospital. If she is here, I want to see her and apologize."
Grandma...
I lowered my head, wishing that Grandma was still in the hospital.
How I wish Grandma was still alive.
Unfortunately, she had already been laid to rest.
"No need."
Matt insisted on taking me home. I originally wanted to refuse, but I remembered that I still had some things to pack up at his place.
So I decided to take the opportunity to pack everything up and never see him again.
But halfway there, I suddenly received a call from Auntie Kelly, Grandma's neighbor.
"Mona! Hurry back, a group of people is going to dig up your Grandma's grave with an excavator!"
"What?"
"These money-minded businessmen insist on developing this area into a tourist zone."
Grandma!
I was immediately anxious and asked Matt to turn to the countryside.
Although Matt didn't know what I was going to do, he readily agreed when he heard my request.
第6章
When we arrived, Addie was sitting under a tree, with an outdoor umbrella above her head, looking relaxed and comfortable, as if on vacation.
"Dig up that whole area and cut down all the trees."
Addie ordered the construction team, and they drove the excavator, about to destroy Grandma's grave.
No!
I rushed over.
Matt's panicked voice sounded behind me. "Don't go over, Mona. It's dangerous!"
The excavator was right next to me. The tall trees that were dug up were swaying and occasionally dropping chunks of soil.
No one dared to approach.
But Grandma's grave stood there alone.
And it was being destroyed by these people.
"Get lost! All of you, get lost!"
I couldn't care about anything else and started roaring.
Addie just looked at me coldly and didn't show any intention of stopping the construction team.
Matt walked over with a frown.
"Stop!" Addie shouted nervously.
She frowned at me. Her look was full of indifference.
"Mona Morris, it's because I'm mannered that I treated you politely before. This land doesn't belong to you. You have no right to stop us."
"If you want to continue, kill me first!"
Seeing me guarding the land with tears streaming down my face, Addie sneered and said, "Why are you crying? If people didn't know any better, they would think I'm bullying you."
Addie's despicable face was extremely provocative.
She raised her foot to kick Grandma's tombstone. Unable to bear it any longer, I angrily pushed her away.
Addie couldn't maintain her balance and fell to the ground.
"Matt, she pushed me..."
Matt quickly helped Addie up with concern, "Addie, are you okay?"
Addie's eyes turned red, with a few tears squeezed out.
Matt frowned and looked at me as if I had committed some unforgivable mistake.
"Mona, you knocked Addie down, apologize to her!"