Our Love No Longer Remains Original

Evelyn quickly pulled away from his embrace, looking at me in panic. "Ashley, what are you doing here?"

I scoffed, "Just checking if you're dead yet."

Tears welled up in Evelyn's eyes, spilling over as she spoke.

"Ashley, I know you're upset, but don't worry, I'll be discharged tomorrow, and I'll give Brad back to you.

"Don't be mad at him; it's my fault for being so weak."

Brad immediately stepped in front of her, his face darkening. "Ashley, it's only been a few days, and you've turned this venomous. Where have your manners gone?"

The hatred inside me churned as I trembled with rage. "Brad, do you even realize my parents are dead?

"And you? You abandoned me to be with her. For three whole days, you didn't even bother to call.

"Before you question my upbringing, ask yourself if you're even fit to be someone's fiancé!"

I used to be graceful and generous.

At least until Evelyn came along, I was not like now.

Seeing me sharp-tongued for the first time, Brad was stunned.

Evelyn's eyes widened in disbelief. "Ashley, that joke isn't funny at all. Who jokes about their own family dying?"

Brad's expression turned grave instantly. "Ashley, you're insane. Do you think lying like this is fun?"

Evelyn tugged at his sleeve. "Brad, don't be angry. It wasn't easy for Ashley to come all the way from afar."

Her words led Brad to believe that my jealous rage was why I'd traveled so far, hunting him down.

To torment him, I'd even cursed my parents.

Brad's anger subsided a bit, yet he mocked me. "So, you stalk me and come up with such vile excuses? Ashley, I underestimated you."

He added, "Look at you now, what a sight, like a shrew throwing a tantrum in the street."

After so many years together, Brad knew precisely how to hurt me.

The most important thing was he didn't believe a word I said.

I couldn't be bothered to argue. "Fine, Brad, let's break up then. I'm sure you've heard enough over the phone."

Brad frowned. "Ashley, is this really necessary?"

"You know Evelyn saved my life. Can't you stop being so petty? Is it just because I didn't go home with you? I'll go with you next time."

His tone in the last sentence was as if he was doing me a favor.

My gaze was cold and still. "Brad, there won't be a next time."

I have no home left.

Evelyn stood there, nervously pulling at Brad's sleeve. "Brad, Ashley really seems angry. Maybe you should go and calm her down, and I can handle the discharge papers myself."

After speaking, she forced a smile, but the light in her eyes seemed about to shatter.

Brad ruffled her hair, his tone coaxing. "Come on, don't you know your own body? There's no way I'm leaving you here alone."

After saying that, he turned to look at me. His demeanor completely changed, his gaze icy. "Ashley, you know I hate threats the most. Go back first, and once Evelyn's condition stabilizes, I'll naturally come home to find you.

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."

With that, he put his arm around Evelyn's shoulders and walked past me.

Out of his sight, Evelyn curled her lip at me.

I read her eyes in an instant. Her gaze said, "You think you can compete with me?"