Chapter 2
To lift our spirits, Kiki put on a reality show.
We munched on popcorn, making snarky
comments.
“He’s so ugly, a classic comedic actor.”
“That scene is so fake, it’s clearly scripted.”
But our laughter died quickly.
Ethan, the mega–celebrity, appeared on
screen.
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Kiki’s face fell. She muttered about bad
omens and wanted to change the channel.
But Ethan’s voice filled the room. The show
reached its sentimental moment.
Ethan looked directly into the camera, his
eyes filled with longing.
“My biggest regret is not confessing my feelings to a girl back then…”
The other cast members teased him, urging
for details. Kiki’s grip tightened.
I patted her arm reassuringly, my heart
aching.
Even though Ethan was engaged to Kiki, he
went public with their relationship
never went public with their relationship.
He claimed it would affect his image and
career.
Even though Ethan came from a wealthy
family and acting was just a hobby.
If Kiki mentioned it, he’d explode, accusing
her of not understanding him, of not
supporting his career.
But he didn’t see how tirelessly Kiki worked
on his PR, handling negative press, and
promoting his shows.
Kiki once said she knew acting was Ethan’s
dream.
She was willing to do anything to help him
But in Ethan’s eyes, everything Kiki did was just a ploy to keep him, a tool in her jealous
games.
He firmly believed that only Rhonda, his and Zach’s mutual childhood friend, truly
understood him.
Seeing my worried gaze, Kiki forced a smile.
“It’s okay, Chloe. We decided to call off the
weddings, didn’t we?”
“After we notify our parents, it’s over. We’ll be
free.”
I nodded, tears welling up.
But then, in the evening, Zach called again.,
there’s no need for me to go.”
My words reignited his fury.
“Do you know how irrational you are being?! Chloe, I never knew you were such a shrew! I’m calling you, trying to smooth things over, and you make it so difficult?!”
“Everyone’s waiting! How long do you intend to make a scene?! You have to come! Tell me where you are, I’m coming to get you!”
Looking at my hospital gown, I felt utterly exhausted.
“I’m at St. Anne’s Hospital. Come get me.”
