Amora braced herself against the wall and shook her head.
The very next second,a sharp cramp twisted through her abdomen,causing her to stumble forward a few steps.
That was when she saw Evan holding Belinda in his arms,their lips practically touching.
She had known this would happen.She had known for a long time.So why did her heart still ache like this?
Her friend immediately noticed something was wrong and rushed forward to steady her.
"Evan…"
Amora shook her head,bit back the pain and pulled her friend toward the exit.
"It’s no use.Let’s just go to the hospital."
Her friend sighed and helped her into the car without another word.
Back in the private room,Belinda’s eyes revealed a glint of calculation.She had noticed that Evan had wanted to go after Amora just moments ago.
So she quickly clung to him,feigning panic as an excuse to keep him close.
She coaxed Evan into her car and spoke in a soft tone,"Evan,feel my heartbeat.Can you tell how fast it is?"
Evan’s Adam’s apple moved slightly.He knew perfectly well that she was trying to seduce him,but even so,he still leaned in and kissed her.
As their atmosphere grew more heated,his phone suddenly began to ring.
The caller ID displayed Amora’s name,but before he could react,Belinda reached over and ended the call.
"Evan,don’t stop...keep going…"
Evan smiled indulgently."You little minx."
Meanwhile,at the hospital,Amora’s friend scowled and said sharply,"You had the nerve to drink after a miscarriage?Are you trying to kill yourself?"
"If it weren’t for Evan,you wouldn’t have lost the baby in the first place."
"I’m calling him right now and demanding that he apologize!"
She grabbed Amora’s phone and dialed again.
Amora knew her friend was only acting out of concern.She said gently,"I’m fine.I realize it was my mistake.I won’t ever touch alcohol again."
"Don’t bother calling.He won’t answer anyway."
But three seconds later,the call was picked up.
Amora’s face showed a flicker of surprise.
Her friend breathed a sigh of relief."Looks like he still has a shred of conscience after all…"
Before she could finish her sentence,a breathy,panting sound came through the speaker,cutting her off mid-thought.
"Evan,you sure you won't leave me?Or do you just like my body?"
The man’s voice was low and hoarse."Yes,I can never leave you."
The woman’s panting grew louder and louder.
Her friend slammed the phone down and cursed angrily."Disgusting.The two of them deserve each other.What a pair of trash."
Amora’s expression remained calm."Trash with trash.It’s actually a pretty good match."
Meanwhile,Belinda glanced at the screen behind Evan,seeing that the call had been disconnected.
A triumphant smile appeared on her face.In her mind,Evan was already hers.
So what if he had been in love with Amora for eight years?That love had faded long ago.
She was destined to become Agatha,standing proudly and publicly beside Evan.
Amora was hospitalized for an entire week,yet Evan did not call or visit her even once.
Belinda,however,sent her endless messages without pause.
That week,Evan had stayed at home,spending all his time with her.
[Amora,the bed you picked out is still super comfy.We tossed and turned all night and it didn’t even make a sound.]
[And the sofa you chose…Why do you think Evan has such a strong desire lately?He wants me anytime,anywhere.]
[Oh wait,I forgot.It must be because you didn’t fulfill his needs as a girlfriend.You couldn’t satisfy him,could you?]
Amora closed her eyes.Just one more week and she could finally leave.
When she was discharged from the hospital,she went straight to the villa.
She entered the code on the keypad several times,but each time,the screen displayed the same message.Incorrect password.
Evan opened the door with a frown."Why didn’t you tell me you were coming back?"
Amora responded flatly,"Afraid I’d catch you doing something shameful?"
"And why did you change the passcode?"
There was a flicker of guilt in Evan’s eyes."The new code is Belinda’s birthday.She asked me to change it."
Her birthday?
He always said he saw Belinda as a little sister,but his actions betrayed him again and again.
Amora did not respond.She stepped into the house and immediately noticed how much had changed in just one week.
The entire villa now felt like a shared space between Evan and Belinda.
Before she could say anything,Evan spoke up."Amora,you really need to stop overreacting.You’re not a child anymore.Running away from home over a mood swing?"
"And last time you barged into my party,but I didn’t even say anything about it…"
So,he did not even know she had been hospitalized.He just thought she was sulking.
There was a time when he treated her like the most precious thing in his life.
"Evan Delmare will always love only Amora Mireille."
"I’ll stay by your side forever."
His heartfelt promises replayed in her mind,slowly overlapping with the cold,indifferent man standing before her now.
Seeing that Amora remained silent,Evan’s tone turned impatient.
He reached out and grabbed her arm."Why aren’t you saying anything?"
"Are you still upset about Belinda?She’s young and carefree.Do you really have to take everything so personally?"
Amora hid the storm in her eyes,just as she was about to respond,her phone rang.
It was Finneas,speaking in a relaxed,casual tone."Amora,I’ll come pick you up next week."
Amora was caught off guard.She pulled her arm free from Evan’s grip,stepped aside and replied softly,"There’s no need.I can get there on my own."
Finneas chuckled lightly."Actually,I just can’t wait to see you."
Amora froze for a moment,but before she could say anything else,the call had already ended.
Evan narrowed his eyes in displeasure."Where are you going?"
