I hung up on all the calls, so Adam sent messages instead.
“Rachel, what kind of joke are you playing? When did I ever agree to divorce?!”
“If you really think there’s something between Lily and me, then I’ll actually do something with her for you to see!”
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I replied “Go ahead” then turned off my phone and started queuing to board.
Sitting in the cabin, I let out a deep sigh.
From three years in prison until now, it all felt like a dream.
I never imagined I’d be so bold as to take the fall for Adam back then.
Even so, it didn’t get me the life I wanted.
I still remember Eric, Adam’s rival, finding me before I went to prison.
“It’s not worth it for a man. Why don’t you come work for me instead!”
But I was too obsessed, wasting three years of my youth, missing out on a good opportunity…
Getting off the plane, I turned my phone back on in the taxi.
Only to find a video in the work group chat:
In the center of the dance floor, Adam held Lily’s slender waist as they waltzed gracefully.
They both wore custom evening wear in coordinating colors, clearly a couple’s set.
The others at the event started chanting for them to “get together!”
Not only did Adam not refute it, he held her even tighter.
The two were sweet and affectionate, truly looking like a couple.
As an onlooker, I even thought this was their wedding.
The work chat was lively, with everyone spamming “99” (meaning “long–lasting love“).
Lily even boldly flaunted on her Instagram:
“Now that the thief is gone from the company, it will only get better, and the boss will love me more and more!”
Adam liked her post within seconds.
But at this moment, my heart was utterly unmoved.
I left the work group chat, no longer paying attention.
Leaning against the car window, watching the dazzling scenery flash by, I felt an unprecedented sense of liberation.
I took out the $1 bonus check from my bag, a constant reminder –
That man’s heart had changed long ago.
11:09 AM
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And I should learn to cut my losses in time.
Arriving at the hotel, I received a job offer from Eric.
“Come to work after you’ve rested up. I always keep my word – the department manager position is yours.”
Although this job came three years late, it wasn’t too late.
“Things are over between Adam and me. Don’t worry, I’ll take the work seriously.”
Hanging up, I realized Adam had sent me 99+ messages.
I had only muted him before, but now I decided to block him completely.
Early the next morning, Eric asked to meet me at a cafe to discuss onboarding.
As soon as we sat down, my phone started ringing incessantly.
It was an unknown number.
I answered, and it turned out to be Adam.
“Rachel, what’s going on? Why aren’t you at home?”
“Tell me where you are right away, I need to talk to you!”
Before I could speak, Eric smoothly grabbed the phone, drawling:
“Long time no see, old pal. Your wife – oh sorry, ex–wife – is with me. But she’s not available to talk to you.”
