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    Waiting for me? And? Did she think I would see her because of that? Who did she think she was?


    I ignored her without hesitation, but Chris, who was staring at me, did not notice the message on


    the


    screen.


    “Madeline, do you seriously not want me anymore?” Chris asked with reddened eyes.


    I hated repeating myself, so I questioned him, “What can I do to make you believe that I’m serious?


    Marry Brandon?”


    To make him get over me, I had even kissed Brandon. Yet, it was futile because he thought I was


    just getting back at him.


    “Madeline!” he said my name through gritted teeth. It was his way of disying anger. I used to fear


    that, but I felt nothing now.


    Was this how it felt like to stop caring about someone?


    I lowered my gaze before looking him in the eyes, “Chris, we’re truly over. So over that even if


    you’re thest man left standing on earth, I still won’t choose you!


    I was truly fed up with his relentless entanglement, despite knowing how cruel and humiliating


    those, words sounded.


    His expression contorted, and he couldn’t get a word out. Instead, he simply stared at me for a long,


    long


    time…


    Although I did not meet his eyes, I could feel the shift of emotions in his gaze–anger, resentment,


    frustration, and despair. “Don’t regret this, Madeline,” he murmured.


    My fingers tightened around the steering wheel. “Yeah, I won’t.”


    “What if something bad happens to me? Or an ident? Will you regret it?” he asked suddenly.


    Confused, I looked at him only to see his reddened eyes. “Madeline, I know I’ve made a mistake


    and that


    I’ve mistreated you. I know that now. I’ve tried millions of ways to beg for your forgiveness


    He shook his head lightly. His eyes were red and wet. “Must I beg you on my knees?”


    I knew at that very moment that he was remorseful. I could feel it.


    but you never…


    In fact, I’d known that for a long time. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have done so many things that were


    out of


    character.


    “I don’t need you to do anything, Chris, because no matter what you do, it’s over, Lexpressed my


    thoughts calmly.


    “Huh.” He scoffed. “How cold and cruel. It’s like you’ve sentenced our rtionship to death.”


    I didn’t respond, for that was exactly what I had done.


    “Alright.” Chris nodded. He retracted his gaze and turned away.


    I was sure I saw him wiping the corners of his eyes. Was he… crying? My heart couldn’t help but


    twist a


    little.


    “Stop the car!”manded Chris.


    I stepped on the brake pedal and brought the car to a stop. Then, he got out of the car and never


    looked back.


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    As I sat in the car and watched, Chris removed his suit jacket and held it in his hand. He kicked the


    air a couple of times, releasing his frustration, and slowly walked into the distance. At that moment,


    I knew. Chris and I werepletely over.


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    Meanwhile, Jewel became uneasy, seeing that I did not show up or respond to her text. Hence, she


    called


    1. me.


    I couldn’t bother to pick up the phone while I was still dealing with my emotions and immediately


    declined her call. Then, she sent me another message. “Hey, Madeline. I just want to talk to you


    about something. I mean no harm. I’ll still be here waiting for you.”


    Herst line was obviously trying to pressure and threaten me, but I paid no heed to it. She could


    wait all day for all I cared.


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