Chapter 4

After finishing gluing the entire bowl back together, I received a message from Zachary.

He had to work overtime unexpectedly.

The sun was setting outside, and the aging process couldn't be completed in a short time either.

My mother had once taught me that care and love in a marriage should be reciprocal, not just one person giving unilaterally.

I ordered some of Zachary's favorite dishes from our usual private kitchen restaurant and called a car to head to his office.

On the way, I habitually opened my social media app.

The homepage recommended a set of photos.

I never follow celebrity gossip and didn't recognize the actress in the photos.

But the jewelry brand she was wearing looked familiar.

It turned out that the necklace Zachary gave me was from a line she endorsed.

As if possessed, I started searching for information about her.

Former model, stage name Mia, started playing minor roles four years ago. Her resources suddenly improved last year, leading to her rise in popularity.

The clouds merged with the setting sun, melting into gold.

I opened the car window, letting in the cool evening breeze.

It was on an evening like this last year when Zachary joined the board of directors and gained real power. My father opened a treasured bottle of wine to celebrate for him.