After eight years of our relationship, when my mom was critically ill, I begged my boyfriend, Aldrich Forrester for a wedding. He apparently agreed to do it.

But on the day of the wedding, he played a video of himself and another woman in bed on the screen. The ridicule of the guests made my mom die on the spot.

I was laughed at by everyone as Aldrich's free plaything for eight years.

When the wedding was interrupted, Aldrich pulled me from the roof and leapt down.

Before I died, he looked at me with scarlet eyes. He blamed me for ruining his last chance to be with his lover, Vivianna Reverie.

I only then realized that today was also the day Vivianna left the country. In my heart I cursed him, ‘So, he was disappointed because Vivianna left him. I didn't expect 8 years with him to be the worst in my life.’

I was stunned for a while. My vision slowly became unclear and dark.

***

When I opened my eyes again, I went back to the day when Aldrich confessed his love.

At this time, I promised myself that I would refuse his approach. ‘I don't want to repeat the same stupidity this time.’

***

Eight years later, Aldrich succeeded in holding a beautiful woman. He then became the most prestigious entrepreneur in the local area.

At the engagement party, he witnessed me throwing myself into the arms of other men. But with a fierce face, he pulled me aside.

I just frowned. He then questioned me, “Rebecca Moonstone, why did you change your heart so easily?”

——

After cooking dinner for my daughter, I casually put on a casual dress. Then I went to the hotel lobby. My face was a little pale without makeup at this moment.

Before I even went in, I saw the enlarged wedding photos of the two of them on the screen. 

Aldrich stood in front of the stage and casually lit a cigarette for himself. Meanwhile, all the classmates in this room were full of gossip.

“Aldrich, no. I mean Mr. Aldrich, How could I not realize that you were flirting with the most beautiful girl on our campus back then? You hid it so deep. Honestly, you didn't have a crush on Vivianna for eight years, right? I can't see that Mr. Aldrich is a man who is in love with just one woman.”

“I agree about it. I remember that when I was in college, you didn't even do your homework every day in college, Aldrich. You just knitted scarves in the dormitory. Your bag was full of love letters. I guess it was all written to our sister-in-law.”

“What are you talking about? Aldrich didn't even know Vivianna at that time. They were all addressed to Rebecca Moonstone.”

When he heard my name, Aldrich's expression turned ugly. The atmosphere fell into awkwardness.

The person on the side hastily patted the classmate who was talking. “Why are you talking about something else? Shut up. We're here today to congratulate Mr. Aldrich and Ms. Vivianna on their engagement.”

“Rebecca seems to have disappeared in the past few years. I guess she's not doing well. But her standard is still quite high. She dared to reject our Mr. Aldrich back then. I'm afraid that she must be regretting it now, right?”

Aldrich smiled bashfully. He still felt great right now.

“The past is in the past, guys. So, let’s not mention her name again. Rebecca originally also didn't like to socialize. It's normal for her not to talk in the group. I actually have to thank her for rejecting me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have found a woman as good as Vivianna.”

Vivianna said, “I am also very happy now.”

Vivianna also took Aldrich’s arm and swung the Cartier on her wrist. She showed it to them on purpose.

“Yeah, speaking of which, Ms. Rebecca is still our benefactor. So, we have to toast her properly in a while. Without this former person planting trees, Aldrich also doesn't know how to love people. It is also her credit, I am so happy now.”

Vivianna’s words were absolutely true. Eight years ago, in order to chase me, Aldrich learned a lot about romantic flirtation. Because he used to really not know how to treat women. 

99 love letters, hand-knitted scarves and bracelets were proof of the love that Aldrich gave me. He even confessed in public at the school assembly. This matter was a trending topic at school for a month before finally stopping being discussed.

The love of youth was always flamboyant and passionate. Unfortunately, the ending was a coincidence.

Eight years have passed. The hatred in my heart gradually dissipated. Now I only had the indifference of a stranger to him.

In the midst of laughter and chatting, I stepped into the hall. The laughter came to an abrupt end. All the eyes of the crowd looked at me with a bit of mockery.

“Hey, isn't this Rebecca, who rejected our Mr. Aldrich? Do you still have the face to come over here?”

“Seeing that our Mr. Aldrich is engaged to a beautiful woman like Ms. Vivianna. Your teeth are all gnawed off, aren't they?”

“Don't say that. If she was able to reject Aldrich at that time, she must have wanted to climb a higher branch. But it looks like she hasn't climbed it now, huh? Dare I ask where Ms. Rebecca has been working recently?”

After the last sentence, the scene instantly burst into laughter. On the other side, Vivianna then pretended to step forward. She intimately pulled up my arm.

Vivianna said, “Don't say that, guys. Ms. Rebecca doesn't know what's going to happen in the future. There's nothing wrong with not liking someone. Do you have a boyfriend now? Why don't I introduce you to one, Aldrich's drivers are all undergraduate graduates. When the banquet is over, I'll send you a picture to look at.”

With her words, the classmates at the scene instantly understood. They hurriedly rushed to me.

“My family still has a great uncle who is not married, Ms. Rebecca. His looks are good and has all the facial features. Although his salary is not as high as Mr. Aldrich's driver, at least he has land at home, Ms. Rebbecca. So, you won’t starve at all. Can you consider it, Ms. Rebecca?”

“This kind of trash you'd better keep it for your own enjoyment.”

Aldrich, who had been silent for a long time, finally couldn't hold back anymore. He frowned. Then he looked at me with indescribable emotions in his gaze.

“Rebecca, after so many years, you still have such high standards. Since she doesn't need it, don't put a hot face on a cold ass.”

Vivianna's expression flashed with a touch of cynicism. But when she opened her mouth, she still said gently, “It’s my fault. You can blame me, guys. Rebecca doesn't even look down on Aldrich, so the driver is even less able to get into her eyes.”

I ignored the expressions of the crowd at that moment. I directly took my seat and poured myself two glasses of juice.

I was just about to drink it and reply to a cell phone message. Aldrich walked over and sighed softly.

“I know I was too much before, Rebecca. Please, don't punish yourself for my mistakes. If you don't meet the right person in these years, I can take care of you first.”

Aldrich’s words made me pause in my movements. My face was full of astonishment.

I replied briefly, “Take care of me? No need.”

“Rebecca, I know you're stubborn. But it's definitely inconvenient for you to live alone. Even though I'm engaged now, as long as you're willing, I can give you twenty thousand dollars a month for living expenses. We continue to maintain the previous relationship, as long as you don't make trouble like before. The last thing, please, don't let Vivianna know about it. It’s just our secret.”

I murmured in my heart, ‘Twenty thousand dollars? Not even enough for my daughter's pocket money for a week, Aldrich.’

I couldn't help but sneer. I then looked at him inexplicably.

“Aldrich, are you sick now? Your idea is a stupid decision. What makes you so confident? Do you think I'm going to like you again after eight years and starting over? Even like you enough to put down my dignity to be your lover?”

I took a breath for a while. “I have learned enough lessons from my previous life. My mom's death is also my death, Aldrich. I'm already being merciful by not hating you. I have done my best, okay? Don't you think it's ridiculous that you're running over to me now to tell me these things?”

I did love him to death in my previous life. The deeper the love I felt, the stronger the hatred that grew in my heart.

I gave up my dreams to support his career. I also gave up my own life. I was willing to stay home as a housewife with no name. Even a wedding was exchanged for my mom's critical illness. In the end, it became a farce that buried her.

I didn't understand why my boyfriend who I have loved for eight years has become like this. At the wedding site, in front of the screen, he and Vivianna Reverie's bed photo video could be seen by many people.

I was mad at him. I questioned his reason in my heart at that time. But he was cold. He then dragged me to the roof of the building.

Aldrich grabbed me tightly and leapt down from the roof. I knew something at the moment of death. The only person he had hidden in his heart for years was only Vivianna.

This action happened because our wedding day was the day she left this country. Aldrich hated me and my mom. He hated us for ruining his chance to keep Vivianna stay beside him.

Now I started everything over again. I never want to be half-entangled with him again.

When Aldrich heard what I said, his face instantly turned cold.

He then asked me, “Then why did you come over today? Isn't it because you can't let go of me and want me to look at you? Let me tell you, from beginning to end, the only person I want to marry is Vivianna, Rebecca. I can give you a chance to stay by my side for the sake of our previous relationship. Since you don't cherish it, don't come begging me in the future!”

I was still silent. Meanwhile, he kept staring at me intently.

“Look at how you look now, Rebecca. Who else would want you besides me?”

I wrinkled my eyebrows and was about to speak. Unfortunately, Vivianna came from behind me. She gently took Aldrich's arm.

“Didn't Ms. Rebecca come over to congratulate us on our engagement? You're not giving me a red envelope?”

Looking at her expression, she was about to go crazy with anger. But she still had to hold on and pretend to be gentle and virtuous. I couldn't help but laugh a little.

“Red envelope? I'm just passing by, Ms. Vivianna. I didn't take any cash. I'll transfer the money to the group later.”

After saying that, I drank the juice in the cup. The sound of laughter came from the side.

“You haven't taken any cash yet? Why don’t you just directly say come over to rub rice not on the line?”

“That’s right. It’s only our Mr. Aldrich, who is generous and can still tolerate you until now.  You're really thick-skinned, Rebecca.”

“Are you so poor that you can't even afford to eat? How about you accompany me for one night and I'll give you two thousand dollars?”

Vivianna turned her head. Her gaze was full of sarcasm.

“Don't say that, guys. After all, we are classmates. If Ms. Rebecca really has no money, it's okay, right? We can have a meal together. Just treat it as a gathering.”

Viviana stared at me intently. “Why don't I introduce you to the Forrester family as a nanny? For the sake of classmates, I'll give you an extra two hundred a month. You'll wash my underwear and panties or something for me. The work isn't tiring.”

I lowered my head and busied myself with sending messages to urge them on. I was too lazy to reply to them.

Vivianna's lapdog couldn't help it and opened her mouth to shout, “What kind of innocence are you pretending? You've been reduced to begging for food at Mr. Aldrich's place! Ms. Vivianna is kind enough to take you in, but you're still shameless!”

“That's right, washing clothes for Ms. Vivianna is also your good fortune. Other people can't even beg for it!”

Aldrich also tightened his brows. He was still looking at me.

“Rebecca, don't be ungrateful.”

I lost my patience at this time. I casually waved my hand.

“I said no. Please, don't bother me.”

Aldrich replied, “If you don't accept the toast, you will be punished.”

After saying that, he signalled the person next to him to open a bottle of wine. He set it in front of me.

“Drink it, Rebecca. You will be allowed to have a free meal here today.”

I refused and said, “I can't drink at all. I'm not feeling well.”

As the words fell, he pinched my collar and forced himself close to my ear. With a voice that only we could hear, he said, “Are you trying to escape, huh? Rebecca, don't challenge my patience!”

I pushed that person away. My face turned completely cold at this moment.

“Aldrich, this hotel is not yours. I can pay for my meal here. So, don't go too far!”

However, he still ignored my words. He motioned to someone else to hold me down. He was ready to take the wine and pour it into my mouth. I instantly reddened with anxiety.

“No, please don’t act like this. I said I can't drink, right? I'm pregnant now.”

As soon as the words left my mouth, there was silence around me for a split second. It turned into a huge eruption of jeers.

“No wonder you couldn't look at Mr. Aldrich's driver just now, so it's because you've fallen for big money!”

“Rebecca, why are you still pretending to be noble when you're someone's mistress? Mr. Aldrich let you drink to give you a face. Stop acting. It’s enough.”

“You are pregnant before marriage, Rebecca. But you still have the nerve to hook up with Mr. Aldrich? Do you want to be shameless? If I were you, I would hide my face in my crotch when I go out.”

Aldrich's face was gloomy. His brows also were tightly knitted.

“Who is the father, Rebecca? Tell me quickly.”

I looked at him coldly. “It’s nothing to do with you. So, you don't have to worry about this, Aldrich.”

He sneered a few times. He then pinched my face.