Then, I hung up the phone. Having done so, I hailed a taxi and rushed over to Natalie’s house.

About half an hour later, I arrived at her house. By then, she was already home.

 

The moment I opened the door and stepped in, I was greeted by the sight of Natalie cheerfully washing fruits and John sitting on the couch in the living room.

Upon seeing the scumbag, my wrath flared at once. How dare he show his face here?

Just when I was about to lay into him, Natalie spotted me and quickly ushered me in.

 

“You’re back, Anna? Quick, come and have some fruits. I bought a lot on my way home.”

Coming over to me, Natalie took my arm and dragged me into the house.

At that moment, John had also caught sight of me. The look in his eyes as he gazed at me was smug and defiant.

 

As she pulled me into the house, I pointed at John on the couch and turned to her with barely restrained anger.

“Why is he here? Didn’t I say I’ve got something important to tell you? Why did you bring him home?”

 

Initially, I was going to tell her that he was a scumbag. But now that he was here, I was truly caught in a difficult position.

other, so just

present, Natalie had already opened her heart to

how to tell her all the things I had to say. Furthermore, she might not believe me anymore even if

he’s a scumbag?” I proclaimed loudly as I pointed at John, the

was visibly taken aback for a moment, probably taken off guard by my sudden outburst. When she snapped out of her stupor, she looked at me

saying, Anna? How could you say that about

first time Natalie had ever raised her voice to

a decent person, so don’t be taken in by him! Do you know

she would be angry at me, I decided to tell her about it. She would know

she frowned

my statement to her, it still aroused her suspicions since we had been

frown marring her face, she eyed John with

friend is saying, Nat! Why would she slander me like this? I love you wholeheartedly, and you should know that better than anyone

world. Being besotted with him

that you’re cheating on me? She’s my

because of his words. While she wouldn’t

your boyfriend. How could you believe

didn’t expect Natalie to be swayed by my words, for his expression turned

the suspicion that remained in Natalie’s eyes, he abruptly turned to look at me,

no past grievances with you? Natalie and I love each other, so why must you concoct such a story to ruin

exceedingly caustic. I merely

yet he’s still playing the

and trying to ruin your relationship. As I said, John Young, I’ll never allow you to hurt Natalie!” I

was no longer any pretense of civility between us, so I was determined to lay everything

Natalie, so how could I possibly do anything to betray her? I don’t know why you’re slandering me such, but don’t

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