Letting Go in Three Seconds

Levi opened his mouth in surprise, but before he could say anything, he saw me open the back car door and sit down.

His face darkened, and he got into the car and started.

I watched the scenery rushing past the window, but unexpectedly, Ruby suddenly started talking to me.

"Stella, I used to be quite envious of you for finding a high-quality boyfriend like Levi."

"But now I'm not envious anymore, because I've also found someone who is willing to treat me well."

Sitting behind the passenger seat, I clearly saw Levi's hard face soften for a moment when he heard Ruby's words.

The sudden gentleness pierced my heart, making it tremble.

After a moment, I forced a smile: "Really? Then I'll wish you a happy and long marriage here first."

Meeting Ruby's smug expression in the rearview mirror, I calmly shifted my gaze.

Ruby bit her lip in anger.

Just as she was about to say something, Levi said calmly, "Ruby, I don't like anyone chattering beside me when I'm driving."

Ruby nodded obediently: "Okay, Levi, I won't say anything then."

The car sped along, and soon we arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall.

I went to the restroom first, but when I came back, I heard a commotion inside.

"Levi, you've been cold to Stella for a year, and she's not even angry. Did you just sweet-talk her with a few casual words?"

"No wonder Levi says his only marriage prospect is her. I bet if Levi brings other women home, Stella would obediently vacate the master bedroom bed for them!"

Then, I heard Levi's cold reprimand.

"Stella is my wife, I've chosen. Even if I lie back outside, I won't let her know about these things."

"Shut your stinking mouths, and don't let me hear you mention her again."

The room was silent for a moment, then someone spoke cautiously.

"Then Levi, what do you plan to do about the child in Ruby's belly?"

Child?

My heart jolted, and disbelief surfaced in my eyes.

Immediately after, Levi's annoyed voice came out: "Are you all going to keep talking about my business forever?"

…… He didn't refute it.

The hand gripping the doorknob turned ice cold.

No, I didn't hear the entire conversation. Maybe they weren't saying what they really meant?

When I finally composed myself and entered the room, I saw Ruby wearing a bright red strapless dress.

She was surrounded by several men, and the expression on Levi's face was growing increasingly unpleasant.

I tentatively said to Levi:

"Your assistant looks like she's being harassed. You should go and help her."

Seeing my understanding, Levi's tone softened: "Okay, you wait here for me. I'll have someone send Ruby home and then come find you."

I watched him stride towards Ruby, like a knight going to reclaim his most precious treasure, and calmly withdrew my gaze.

That wait lasted three hours.

I was a little tired and got up to walk towards the lounge.

But as soon as I reached the door, I heard faint, intermittent sounds of panting coming from inside. It didn't take a genius to figure out what was happening.

The conversation amidst their panting sent a chill down my entire body.

"Levi, do you... Like the dress I'm wearing today?"

"I don't like it. From now on, you're only allowed to wear it for me in private."

"You're pregnant, don't move around so much. Let me be the dominant..."

The last glimmer of light in my eyes faded.

I don't even know how I walked out of the banquet hall.

The cold wind blew, and I only felt like my heart had been ripped out and shattered that night.

……

I didn't sleep a wink and had a high fever.

While getting an IV drip at the hospital, I vaguely heard Ruby's voice.

"Levi, I finished the checkup. The baby is healthy, so you can focus on your meeting."

I subconsciously looked over and was stung by the undisguised joy on Ruby's face.

Looking at Ruby's flat stomach, I suddenly remembered Levi once telling me, "Stella, after we get married, we'll have a child. Whether it's a boy or a girl, I'll give the child the best love."

"I can't bear to see you in pain."

The memories made me close my eyes helplessly, my heart aching so much I couldn't think anymore.

But as soon as I finished my IV drip, picked up my medication, and walked out of the hospital, I ran into Levi.

Our eyes met, and a flash of panic appeared in Levi's eyes: "Stella, why are you here?"

The next moment, he saw the bag of medicine in my hand, and he immediately became nervous: "What's wrong? Are you sick?

But I took a step back.

Levi was stunned by my movement. He looked up, somewhat hurt: "Stella, are you angry with me?"

"After I dropped Ruby off at the banquet yesterday, I was entangled with business partners. You know, the company is on the rise, I can't ignore the partners..."

Watching him explain anxiously, my heart felt a bit desolate.

Levi has been so readily able to come up with lies.

I interrupted him softly: "Levi, I'm not feeling well, I want to go back."

Seeing me about to leave, Levi subconsciously grabbed me: "You're not feeling well, how can you go back alone? I'll take you. "

I was silent for a moment, then nodded indifferently.

But I didn't expect Levi to take me not back to my apartment, but back to his detached villa in the city center.

Looking at this villa, designed from the inside out according to my wishes for our marital home, I suddenly remembered the provocative message Ruby had sent.

[Stella, this is the master bedroom's big bed. The mattress you chose is indeed very comfortable.]

[Stella, Levi praised me for being sensible, unlike you, who are still forcing him to get engaged. ]

[Stella, I just found out I'm pregnant, and Levi is already incredibly nervous... He's even willing to let me live in your marital home first.]

Levi didn't notice my strangeness and led me inside: "Stella, you should move in, you'll be the lady of the house sooner or later anyway, and this will make it easier for me to take care of you."

He turned his head to look at me, smiling gently: "Just thinking that I can see you when I get home makes me so happy."

Looking at his smile, my heart turned ice-cold.

I gave a silent, bitter laugh and whispered, "Levi, you can't give me happiness..."

My voice was too soft, and Levi didn't hear me at all. He pulled me down to sit on the sofa.

"You rest for a bit. I'll get some water for you to take your medicine."

Watching his excited back, I couldn't muster any more feelings.

In the blink of an eye, the day I had to leave arrived.

Levi got up early and made breakfast. He raised an eyebrow at me: "Darling, is this future husband of yours doing a good job?"

I smiled and said softly, "Quite competent."

At least, Levi has always been competent in wholeheartedly acting like he loves me.

Levi also smiled. Just as he was about to speak, the phone rang.

After only a few seconds, he hung up, his expression serious: "Ruby's in the hospital, I need to go see her right away."

I watched him quietly: "Okay."

Levi picked up his clothes and looked back at me sitting at the dining table before leaving, his eyes suddenly showing a hint of unease.

"Stella, I'll be back soon, wait for me at home, dear."

I pursed my lips, just about to say something, when I saw Levi turn around and walk out without hesitation.

I smiled and whispered, "You really can't... wait even a moment, can you?"

I sat at the table for a long time before getting up and going upstairs to turn on the printer.

With a slight hum, I printed out all the messages Ruby had sent me and then plastered them on every corner of the villa.

After I finished doing all this, a flight reminder message suddenly appeared on my phone.

[Your flight to Paris, France, leaves in three hours. Passengers, please board in a timely manner...]

I looked at the villa covered in the messages I had posted and chuckled softly.

I took out my phone and sent Levi a message.

[Levi, we're breaking up.]

Attached was a picture of the pregnancy test report Ruby had sent me to show off.

After blocking all of Levi's contact information, I turned off my phone.

Then I opened the door and walked onto my sunny path, never looking back.

Levi, those who betray sincerity will ultimately be betrayed by sincerity...

Approaching noon.

The special ringtone Levi had set for me rang out.

He looked up from his computer and reached for his phone.

Face unlock successful, the content I sent him a little after eleven o'clock appeared prominently on the home screen—

[Levi, we're breaking up.]