I didn’t want to pressure him. Even when my parents finally found me after all these years, I didn’t tell him.
I thought that once his career was stable, everything would finally change.
That day, I found a ring box in his pocket.
I almost held my breath, thinking he was finally going to keep his promise.
But the ring wasn’t for me.
I handed in my resignation to the HR. The manager looked shocked. “You’re quitting? But you’re about to get promoted!”
I smiled. “I’m going home to get married. I’ll be working from home from now on.”
Patti Hahn blinked. “Huh? You’re not an orphan?”
My smile faltered.
For eight years, Ross and I had kept our relationship a secret.
Whenever he showed me special treatment at work, he’d joke, “Her family’s situation is complicated. I just try to look out for her.”
Everyone thought I worked hard because I had no one else to rely on.
No one knew I was the woman behind his success.
I lifted my chin and smiled. “I found my family.”
Patti was stunned for two seconds, then she smiled. “Oh, that’s wonderful! Congrats!”
Before I could reply, I heard familiar footsteps approaching.