In the end, I did not utter a single word, and both of us went back to Natalie’s house without saying a word.

Natalie approached us as soon as we entered the door, and she smiled when she saw that I had returned with Yuval. But her smile froze on her face the moment she saw the clothes that I was wearing.

 

I was wearing the shirt that Michael had worn yesterday. Natalie was bound to remember that because Michael had always been the center of attention.

“You’re back, Anna.”

Natalie held my hand and her expression turned a little awkward.

 

“I’m back. Are you alright, Natalie? Does your face still hurt?”

Although one night had passed, Natalie’s face was still swollen and bruised. Even the corner of her mouth was swollen with traces of purple and blue.

It was despicable of John and that woman to do this to her.

 

“I’m fine, and I’m much better now. I’m sorry you got dragged into this mess. Your face wouldn’t be like this if it weren’t because of me. It’s all my fault, Anna.”

Then, Natalie gave me a hug and looked at me apologetically.

 

“It’s okay. We’re good friends, aren’t we? Friends stand by each other in time of need. I couldn’t just watch while you were being bullied.”

was beaten up. That’s because it’s all for my

“Hello, Mr. Lambert.”

glanced over my shoulder and gave a tight smile as

unanswered, so I came over to check in on her. It so happened that I ran into her downstairs when she came

impassive, and he was no longer

called you last

take a bath

I was interrupted by Yuval. He was still bothered by the clothes I

he would think that way. Any

was just that I disliked the way Yuval was behaving now. I knew it was my fault, but I would rather

You’d better take a bath. You

Yuval, and before I did

eventually regained my composure. I kept telling myself

frustrated when I thought about my relationships with Michael and Yuval. I had no idea

walked out of the bathroom. Natalie and Yuval were still having a conversation in the living

and sat across Yuval. Unable to meet his gaze, I hung my head in

there to help. I was busy with a

I thought he was going to chastise me, but

him disappeared into thin air after I heard his sincere apology. No matter what happened yesterday, I

the one to

to be contented to have someone like him who was

it anymore, and I don’t want you to bring it up again. Both of us are in this together, and we sincerely want this relationship to work, don’t we? I hope what happened last night won’t happen again. As a

still couldn’t pretend that whatever happened between Michael and me did not happen. If I were him, I would have ended this relationship a long time ago. I found it hard

sorry. I promise that it won’t

fact remained that I slept with Michael, I didn’t do it willingly. This relationship with Yuval meant a lot to me, and I knew that I shouldn’t do anything to betray

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