chapter 7

"Ahhh!!!

"Cassidy, you bitch!

"I'm going to strangle you!"

Amelia snatched up her phone, her eyes darting over the screen before she launched herself at me like a storm unleashed. Fortunately, David stepped in, pushing her away just in time.

Curious guests in the restaurant began to gather, their interest piqued by the commotion between the notorious couple at the heart of it all. They whispered among themselves, their eyes wide and gleaming with anticipation.

"This is more riveting than any soap opera! Record it before it vanishes!"

"What kind of kindergarten teacher acts like this? If she ever taught my kid, I'd wreak havoc!"

"She's just a pretty face with no substance—a homewrecker destroying people's lives."

"The guy's no better, dabbling in two bowls at once. Fooling around with his fiancée’s cousin? Repulsive."

Amelia's face was a chaotic blend of red and white, her entire body trembling with emotion.

"We're not married yet, so we can still choose freely!

"We're just listening to our hearts. What's so wrong about that?

"What's wrong with that!" she shouted through her tears, addressing the crowd.

Colton helped her up, throwing me a look filled with accusation, as if I were the villain in this tale.

"Cassidy, does it bring you joy to harm another woman like this?"

"Yes, I cheated. But what about you?

"You and David were unfaithful too; don’t think I didn’t notice!"

I gazed at the man who once stood as my ally through thick and thin, now miring me in betrayal and slander. What I felt was bitter irony.

"Wait, is there a twist?"

"It looks like both sides are guilty. A real battlefield!"

The crowd buzzed with excitement.

"Though I shouldn't have to justify myself, let me clarify this."

David got serious, "I truly am Cassidy’s admirer. I've cherished her for six years, but I was too cowardly to confess, so the opportunist seized his chance.

"Miss Johnson sacrificed everything for this cad, always dreaming of a blissful marriage.

"You all know how that turned out!

"Just now, I confessed again, but Miss Jonhson turned me down. I’m shattered..."

David appeared as though he was on the verge of tears.

"Wow... He's like the ultimate nice guy."

"That other guy is no man. Lower than a mutt."

"This admirer seems genuine. Faithful and sincere!"

David’s words swiftly altered the crowd’s perception of me, recounting all the heartache I endured for Colton, sparking a flood of memories.

Colton's eyes glistened with redness as he looked at me, guilt and regret swirling within him.

Not long ago...

He and I found ourselves lost in the mountains, faced with a pack of wolves. I didn’t hesitate—my instinct was to shield Colton.

"Colton, run!"

"Don’t look back. Your long legs can outrun them. You might survive."

But then came the vase...

He wholly betrayed me.

"Baby..." Colton's lips trembled as he addressed me.

"I was wrong, I know I blew it...

"I invited Amelia out today to break up."

"Colton!

"What nonsense are you spouting!

"You professed your love for me, promised to go public when the moment was right.

"Now you're ending things, saying you want to leave me?"

Amelia, eyes blazing red, struck Colton hard across the face.

"Enough!

"It’s because you exploited Cassidy’s absence, got me drunk, and seduced me.

"Cassidy and I were fine until you disrupted everything.

"Apologize to Cassidy."

Colton retaliated with a slap, sending her to the ground. She cried out, "Oh my god!

"What have I done to deserve this?

"Why am I being punished like this!

"Cassidy, Colton loves me, I love him, what's so wrong with that?

"Explain to me!

"What have I done wrong?"

Amelia cried, her voice breaking.

"How clueless can she be? Still questioning her mistakes? Is she daft or what?"

"Those two fools are made for one another. Just an ongoing skirmish!"

The crowd grew larger, some even began livestreaming the chaos.

I wasn’t the least bit afraid. After all, I hadn’t caused this mess.

"What did you do wrong? Let me ponder."

I caressed her cheek with a sinister smile: "You can sleep with that loser, fine. But what I can’t stomach..."

I pointed at Colton, "Is you using my toothbrush after being with him..."

"So don’t blame me for showcasing your trophy to everyone!"

The crowd reacted as though a detonator had been triggered.

Colton and Amelia became the center of attention, grilled by eager livestreamers.

David grabbed my hand and whisked me away from the pandemonium.