I knew my status was different from his. I didn't dare to pursue Joe, so I never thought about being with him.
Unexpectedly, Joe confessed to me to avoid an arranged marriage in the year I graduated from high school.
I thought that years of secret love would finally come to fruition. I agreed without hesitation.
His mother knew this, feeling angry. She used all means to obstruct us. Joe didn't care as he protected me.
I was immersed in his love, thinking that I had met a good man.
Then he met the carefully selected blind date arranged by his mother, Scarlett.
The rebellious Scarlett made him fall for her at first sight.
He brought Scarlett into his social circle and introduced her to all his friends.
The two passionately kissed at a serious party, declaring their intense love to the world.
After that, I became a joke in everyone's eyes.
Everyone was waiting for me to be abandoned by him, but I foolishly believed that he would change his mind.
And now, my one-sided persistence should finally come to an end!
I endured the pain all over my body, struggled to sit up from the ground, and looked at the familiar face, saying in a hoarse voice, "Joe, let's break up."
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"From now on, I don't want to see you again!"
Joe was stunned for a moment before saying indifferently, "We can break up, but you have to apologize to Scarlett for hitting her. Otherwise, you won't be able to leave this house."
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"Is it reasonable to ask the victim to apologize to the perpetrator?"
I lowered my eyes and ignored him, expressing my attitude.
Scarlett covered her face, tears streaming down her eyes.
Seeing this, Joe was extremely heartbroken. He then became more furious.
"Natalya, I'll give you one last chance. Kneel! Apologize!"
I ignored him, smiling mockingly.
My behavior angered Joe.
"Since you are so stubborn, let me see if I can make you compromise today!"
After saying that, he waved his hand. The onlookers all surrounded me.
They punched and kicked me. A muffled sound echoed as they hit my body.
Joe held Scarlett outside, looking on indifferently like a bystander.
The pain swept through my body. in a daze, I seemed to see my brother coming to pick me up.
The unbearable pain caused me to vomit a mouthful of blood.
Only then did they stop.
Seeing me on the verge of death, Joe once again walked up to me condescendingly.
His huge shadow enveloped me. Then he slowly crouched down.