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Chapter 1

The elevator descended slowly. Downstairs, the moving crew had already arrived."Miss Ella, we can start moving your things now," the mover said.I nodded slightly. Just then, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Francesco.Where did you go? I don't see you.I froze for a moment.Looking at our chat history, the screen was filled with messages I had initiated. For the longest time, I was the only one trying to keep this relationship alive.This sudden inquiry made my fingertips tremble slightly.But the moment I tapped open the chat box, his second message popped up.By the way, go to the dry cleaner downstairs and pick up Nicole's coat. Grab some strawberries on your way back too. Nicole likes them.I stared at those two lines for a long time.It turned out he hadn't noticed I was missing because he cared. He only realized I wasn't around when he needed an errand girl.I scrolled up through our past texts. Almost every single message revolved around Nicole."Your cowor

Chapter 2

The movers bustled back and forth, slowly emptying the apartment piece by piece.It was only then that I realized something startling. After three years of dating, the traces of Francesco in this place were pitifully scarce.There was only a pair of dust-covered slippers and a single glass he used. That was it.Even those two items had been bought by me. He had never given me a single decent gift.When Nicole moved, he had meticulously prepared a housewarming present. On her birthday, he showed up at her door with a massive bouquet of her favorite white roses.But with me, he always used the same excuse. "These superficial rituals are meaningless. What matters most is that we're together."I had questioned him and shown my frustration before, but he always argued back righteously. "I'm only good to Nicole because she's your sister."I let out a self-deprecating laugh. Just then, my phone rang. It was my mother."My sweet girl, have you and Francesco finalized the wedding plans

Chapter 3

While I was cleaning up, my phone suddenly rang.It was a call from Francesco.His questions hit me like a torrential downpour the moment I answered."Ella, open the door! You actually changed the passcode to the lock? What the hell are you trying to do?"I remained silent for a moment before speaking up slowly. "It doesn't mean anything, Francesco. Let's break up."The man on the other end of the line acted as if he hadn't heard a single word I said. His voice was thick with suppressed rage."Nicole remembered that you love the dessert from this restaurant and specifically packaged a portion for you. Look at you. Not only did you change the passcode, but you won't even open the door when we knock!""Ella, can you grow up and stop making a scene?"I smiled bitterly. Was he genuinely unable to hear my breakup request, or was he simply too used to treating all my emotions as a mere tantrum?Just as I was about to say it again, he abruptly hung up the phone.I let out a self-dep

Chapter 4

During the days of our silent treatment, I cut off all contact completely and started my new life.Meanwhile, Francesco firmly believed I was just throwing a temporary tantrum and would eventually swallow my pride and come crawling back.A few days later, Francesco sent me an address."My mother invited you to have dinner with us to discuss the details of our wedding."I typed and deleted my response over and over in the chat box. After hesitating for a long time, I finally replied with a single word: Okay.Francesco's mother was an elegant and gentle woman. Throughout our three-year relationship, she had always treated me incredibly well.Therefore, I felt that even if I had decided to break up with him, I should explain it to her in person to give this messy relationship a proper, dignified ending.I was the first to arrive at the private dining room. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Lady Lodovicona, Francesco and Nicole finally made their belated appearance."Mom, th

Chapter 5

(Francesco's Perspective)Francesco did not chase after her immediately.It wasn't until evening that he finally arrived downstairs at the apartment building where Ella used to live.His bodyguards pressed the doorbell over and over again, but there was no response.Irritation gradually crept onto his face. Just then, a neighbor poked their head out from next door."Sir! Stop buzzing," the neighbor called out. "No one lives there anymore. The girl who used to stay here moved out last week."Moved out? Francesco thought. But she never said a word to me about moving.A wave of fury at being fooled crashed violently through his chest, but his face remained completely expressionless.He pulled out his phone, the cold glow of the screen illuminating his tense jawline.He sent a text, but he discovered he had already been blocked by her.He tried calling her number, but only a mechanical female voice answered the line.He had been blocked.He lowered his hand, his thumb heavily

Chapter 6

After moving out, my life finally returned to a state of peace.In the past, I had constantly put my own plans on hold just to accommodate Francesco's schedule. Business trips, training seminars, and gatherings with friends were all turned down without exception.Whenever my manager asked who wanted to take on an overseas assignment, I would always lower my head in silence.Over time, everyone at the company came to know that I would always prioritize my boyfriend above everything else. I kept my entire schedule completely clear just to be at his beck and call.But now, I could finally live for myself.During a meeting that day, my manager spoke up to ask, "We have a project in Chicago next week. Is anyone willing to travel out there to follow up on it?"The conference room fell into a dead silence.Next week happened to be Valentine's Day, and no one wanted to travel for work during the holiday.Amid the silence, I raised my hand. "I'll go."My manager looked a bit surprised,

Chapter 7

As soon as the plane landed from our business trip, my phone started ringing."Ella, you finally answered! There’s a gentleman who has been sitting in the company lobby the entire morning. He insists on seeing you and refuses to leave no matter what we say."I rushed to the office, and sure enough, Francesco was still waiting in the lobby.Having not seen him for just a few days, he looked incredibly haggard. His shirt was rumpled, dark stubble covered his jawline, and heavy dark circles shadowed his eyes.The moment he saw me, he sprang to his feet, a sudden light gleaming in his eyes. "You're back, Ella."To avoid disrupting my coworkers, I led him down to the cafe on the ground floor."You moved out, and you didn't even bother to say a word to me?" Francesco sat across from me, his tone laced with a sense of grievance.I interrupted him calmly. "Francesco, we broke up.""Broke up?" He repeated the words, his brows knitting tightly together. "What gives you the right to make

Chapter 8

Ever since that day, Francesco never contacted me again, nor did he send anyone else to look for me.Later on, I heard that he left for Italy.No matter how much others tried to dissuade him, he stubbornly insisted on leaving, abandoning a great deal of family business.On the phone, a friend sighed with emotion. "Everyone is saying he became like this because of you."I didn’t respond. I simply smiled and changed the subject.Whether it was because of me or not had long since ceased to matter.Our paths would never cross again, and perhaps that was the best possible ending for us.Not long after, someone passed along news about Nicole's recent situation.Shortly after Francesco and I broke up, she actually confessed her feelings to him.However, Francesco's attitude was exceptionally cold, telling her bluntly, "If it weren't for you, Ella would never have left me. Nicole, I admit I had feelings for you, but that was only because you are Ella's sister. If you weren't her siste

Chapter 9

With that, the entanglement between the two of them and me was completely brought to a close.I no longer had to constantly second-guess someone else's thoughts, nor did I have to trap myself in endless emotional exhaustion. My life became stable and serene.I poured all my energy into my work. The previous project wrapped up perfectly, earning high praise from our partners, and the company paid me a generous bonus.After the meeting ended, my manager looked at me with a smile. "There's a supervisor position vacant in the company, with the official appointment happening after the New Year. Are you interested? Take your time to think about it; there's no rush to give me an answer."The recognition at work brought me an unprecedented sense of security and fulfillment.By the time I left the office after work, the sky had already turned dark.Luca was leaning against a roadside planter, holding two cups of coffee in his hands.Seeing me, he raised the cups and shook them slightly.

Chapter 10

Walking into the restaurant, the warm yellow lighting cascaded softly down over my hair.The waiter guided us to a table by the window. A small bouquet of light purple forget-me-nots rested on the tabletop, their petals still glistening with translucent water droplets.I sat down and brushed my fingertips gently against the petals. Luca looked at me and said softly, "I heard you like forget-me-nots, so I asked the restaurant to prepare them in advance. If you don't like them, I can change them right away."I shook my head, staring into the undisguised nervousness and care in his eyes. My heart melted completely.During dinner, Luca brought up some amusing stories from our college days. He talked about how I had completely left my opponent speechless during a debate competition, only to trip and fall on my way off the stage because I was too excited, sending the scorecard in my hand flying through the air.Laughing, I smacked his arm and teased him for bringing up that embarrassing

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