"What's the matter? Why throw away the red roses and use the new vase? Are you throwing a tantrum?"
Joanna crossed her arms and looked at me with a cold and mocking gaze, continuing, "You're just too petty..."
It was the familiar words again.
The same lofty attitude.
Before, I would be furious, trembling all over, arguing and fighting with Joanna, and then Joanna would storm out.
Then I would apologize and coax her back.
But now I just replied calmly, "You misunderstood."
Joanna seemed surprised by my calmness, then frowned and stopped talking to me, turning and slamming the door as she left.
Undoubtedly.
Joanna was angry again.
She probably thought I would chase after her with her bag like before, apologizing repeatedly.
She would continue to give me the cold shoulder in public.
I would skip work to coax her for hours, ending up getting scolded by my boss, docked pay, or even fired.
As a result, I had to switch companies several times.
This time, I didn't chase after her or plan to coax her. Instead, I went to the study.
After all, Joanna had Liam.
I turned on the computer and logged into a design and drawing forum. Since the account had been set up for a long time, it took me several tries to get the password right.
As soon as I logged in, a friend greeted me. "Hey Andrew, why did you suddenly come back? Didn't you leave the community for your girlfriend? Did you break up?"
I was stunned for a long time before replying with a "yes."
Actually, I've been interested in drawing since I was a child and showed talent. Even prestigious foreign universities and famous gaming companies offered me opportunities.
But for Joanna, I didn't go. I chose a local company to work for.
I usually got up early to make breakfast for Joanna and did her laundry in the evening.
I watched the shows Joanna liked.
I helped Joanna solve work problems.
It seemed everything was to please Joanna, and I gradually gave up on my own interests and hobbies.
Drawing and airplane models were no exception.
But in the end, I got nothing. Joanna was hot and cold towards me but always passionate about Liam.
The dream of spending a lifetime in love with Joanna had long been shattered.
Rather than worrying about others.
It's better to love myself more.
Two hours later, I received a call from Liam.
"Are you still a man? How badly did you bully Joanna? She ran out alone at night, and you're not worried?"
Liam berated me loudly.