“Say whatever you like, but the truth is, the only reason you’re with Daniel is to get back at me for dumping you.”
“Let me tell you, I’m not falling for it. Ten years ago, I didn’t want you. Ten years later, I still don’t!”
“You think parading around with this loser will scare me? Keep dreaming!”
With that, Eric shot me a scornful glare and stormed out of the room.
When his sneering voice faded away, only Olivia’s heavy, angry breathing filled the silence.
Everyone else held their breath, too afraid to move.
I didn’t hesitate any longer—I grabbed Olivia’s hand and led her outside.
In the dim light of the parking lot, Olivia suddenly lifted her head, her eyes unreadable in the shadows.
“Daniel, do you also think I’m only with you out of spite, just to get back at Eric?”
“Of course not.” I answered without hesitation.
Ten years.
Countless days and nights spent side by side.
So many moments of hardship and joy shared together.
How could I doubt Olivia’s sincerity because of a few poisonous words from Eric?
And yet, when I saw her absentmindedly rubbing at her wound, my heart still trembled.
Ten years had made me used to this quiet, reserved Olivia.