After the Broken Engagement, My Fiancé Regretted It

Even though I was utterly disappointed in my fiancé, I had no choice but to lower my head and rush out of the hospital to find Noah and get the medicine.

That night, the rain poured harder than ever.

I ran into the downpour, the rain quickly blurring my vision.

Taxis were scarce on the road, so I had no choice but to stumble my way to Alice’s house, falling multiple times along the way.

By the time I reached Noah, I was on the verge of collapsing.

Panting heavily, like a desperate dog begging for help, I pleaded with him.

“Noah… the medicine… please… They’re the last family I have left in this world. I’m begging you…”

For a brief moment, I thought I saw a flash of disgust in Noah’s eyes.

I let out a self-mocking laugh.

“Noah, as long as my parents survive, I’ll owe you for the rest of my life. I’ll do anything to repay you.”

Perhaps my pitiful state was enough to move him; Noah didn’t say anything more to insult me. Instead, he called his assistant to arrange for the medicine to be delivered.

At that moment, I heard Alice sobbing dramatically from behind him.

“Noah! What are we going to do? Sparky’s not moving! Is he dying? Sparky, wake up! Mommy can’t bear to lose you!”

Noah immediately turned around and rushed to her side, pulling her close and whispering comforting words.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. I’ll take him to the vet right now. He’s such a sweet dog, he’ll be fine. Don’t worry.”

“But Noah… it’s pouring outside, and your car’s still in the garage… how will we get there?”

Alice was sobbing hysterically, but in that moment, I could have sworn I caught her giving me a fleeting glance – full of venom.

Wait… was she…?

“No! The assistant has to deliver the medicine to my parents first!”

I suddenly snapped back to reality and rushed toward the door.

But before I could move, a strong hand grabbed the back of my clothes, pulling me back.

“Sparky is critically ill! He’s about to die! Can’t you hear? Can’t you see what’s happening?” Noah’s voice was ice cold. “We’re taking Sparky to the pet hospital first!”

His words hit me like a lightning strike, shattering my world.

I lunged at him, grabbing his collar in desperation.

“Noah Griffin, are you even human? My parents are dying in the hospital, and you want to save a dog?!”

SLAP!

The sound of the slap echoed through the room.

The force of it left me dazed, my vision going black as I nearly crumpled to the ground.

“Listen to the nonsense coming out of your mouth!”

Noah’s voice was icy and distant. “Your parents’ lives matter, but a dog’s life doesn’t?”

Clutching my stinging cheek, I stared at the man in front of me, someone who now felt like a complete stranger. I couldn’t find the words to respond.

That stormy night, Noah drove off with Alice and her dog, disappearing into the darkness.

I was left standing there, clutching the box of medicine, before running back into the rain.

I didn’t remember how long I ran. All I remembered was being completely drenched.

By the time I handed the medicine to the doctor at the hospital, I collapsed, passing out.

When I woke up, I was lying on a pristine white hospital bed.

An IV drip was attached to my hand, the medicine slowly dripping into my veins.

I immediately sat up.

“My parents – did they use the medicine? Are they getting better?”

The nurses in the room fell silent.

They exchanged glances but didn’t say a word.

A terrible feeling started to sink into my heart.

I pulled the IV needle out of my hand and got out of bed.

“Miss Davis, please calm down. They’re gone… You need to take care of yourself now,” one of the nurses said, rushing over to hold me.

“You were out in the rain for so long – you’ve still got a fever!”

My chest tightened, and the tears came pouring out uncontrollably.