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.

to the other, so just say whatever it

present, Natalie had already opened her heart to John and completely entrusted herself to

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

a scumbag?” I proclaimed loudly as I pointed

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

saying, Anna? How could you say that about

the first time Natalie had ever

he’s really not a decent person, so don’t be taken in by him! Do you

it. She would know sooner or later, and the pain would only be

that, she frowned

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

a frown marring her face, she eyed John with suspicion

feet and explained urgently, “I don’t know what your friend is saying, Nat! Why would she slander me like this?

Being besotted with him then, Natalie

why would Anna say that you’re cheating on

words. While she wouldn’t doubt me, she probably trusted him more

you doubting me, Natalie? I’m your boyfriend. How could you believe an outsider over

to be swayed by my

suspicion that remained in Natalie’s eyes, he abruptly turned to

are you slandering me when I have no past grievances with you? Natalie and I love each other, so why

word out of his mouth sounded exceedingly caustic. I

stricken by guilt now, yet he’s still playing the victim and questioning me

ruin your relationship. As I said, John Young, I’ll never allow you to hurt Natalie!” I retorted without giving

was determined to lay everything into the open and reveal

anything to betray her? I don’t know why you’re slandering me such, but don’t you feel guilty for ruining our relationship when Nat

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