The Man’s Decree

“Oh my God, three hundred grand? I’ve got to work hard for ten years to afford a watch like Lincoln’s!”

“Comparisons are odious. We can’t possibly compare!”

“Lincoln has both looks and riches! This kind of man is truly perfect!”

“When are you going to break up with him, Mich? I want to book him in advance. I’m even content with being his girlfriend for a day!”

They all sang Lincoln and Michelle’s praises while also teasing them, causing them both to burst out laughing.

Ah, this feeling of being envied is truly great!

“I remember that you used to date Hilda in the past, Lincoln. Why did you two break up?” a long-haired girl in a dress asked out of the blue.

That girl was Yvonne White, and she was from the same dorm as Hilda back then, so she knew some things about Hilda and Lincoln.

question, everyone abruptly went silent, and the

Hilda and Michelle were roommates from the same dorm, so it was rather despicable of the latter to

he murmured, “It’s a long story, and it’s also something I’m most reluctant to bring up. I gave Hilda my heart, yet she wasn’t satisfied at all. Besides her penchant for lavish spending, she also loved

was so moving that everyone looked at him

news of Hilda, for he

She looked all sweet and docile back

book by its cover. She looked innocent

and was so good to her back then, yet

reunion today. I really don’t understand

it to grieve over such a woman, Lincoln. You and Mich make a good match

Hilda

Lincoln nodded lightly. “It’s fortunate that I met Mich now. She’s a balm to my wounded

he managed to get everyone on his side. Everyone then heaped

already become the target of public criticism before she had