Chapter 3

I temporarily abandoned my plan to leave tonight, thinking I'd talk things through with him properly tomorrow once he sobered up.

If he could genuinely apologize and cut ties with Kira.

Maybe I'd be willing to give him one last chance.

After all, I truly had loved him.

In my drowsiness, I also fell asleep.

Early the next morning, I slowly opened my eyes, my consciousness not yet fully clear.

But the next second, the scene before me made my pupils shrink instantly, and I couldn't help letting out a scream.

"Ah!"

On the bed I shared with Ethan lay a third person.

Kira!

She was sprawled out carelessly, one leg draped over Ethan's body, her head pressed tightly against his chest.

And Ethan, who had held my hand so tightly last night-that hand was now resting on Kira's waist, holding her.

My scream woke the two sleeping people.

Ethan rubbed his eyes, his voice full of irritation at being woken.

"Why are you screaming so early in the morning? You scared me!"

I pointed at Kira on the bed, my hand trembling uncontrollably.

"What is she doing here? When did she come in?"

Kira looked completely unconcerned. She threw off the covers and started getting dressed, her movements as natural as if she were in her own home.

"Last night I remembered Ethan's lighter was still in my bag, so I wanted to bring it back to him. I've known his door code forever, so I just let myself in. What's the big deal? Look how scared you are."

"Then why did you sleep in our bed?"

Kira's eyes shifted, deliberately looking at Ethan with a provocative smile curling her lips.

"To test you, of course. To test how jealous you get, whether you can accept me sleeping in the same bed as Ethan."

Was she even speaking English?

Why couldn't I understand her?

Ethan actually nodded in agreement, looking at me approvingly.

"Right. Kira and I grew up together. Even after we get married, I'll still hang out with her every day. You need to learn to accept it."

Hearing these words, I was actually laughing from anger.

What had I done to deserve meeting these two people?

I thought this was outrageous enough, but Ethan's next words completely shattered my understanding.

"You can't accept this test either, can you? Then you only have one last chance. If you can't pass that final chance, we're breaking up."

Actually, I already wanted to break up with him right now.

But I wanted to know what other outrageous tests they had planned, so I asked.

"What else are you planning to test me on?"

Ethan heard my question and glanced at Kira, signaling her to answer.

Kira finished dressing and spoke slowly.

"The next test is simple: prove that Ethan is the most important person in your life. For example, if your mom and Ethan both fell into the water, who would you save? Or would you be willing to transfer all your family's assets to him? Only then can you prove you truly love him."

I couldn't believe my ears.

My relationship with Ethan was between the two of us-why did they need to drag my family into it?

Ethan beside her also nodded in agreement.

"Kira's right. Only if you're willing to give up everything for me can you prove your love."

Looking at his arrogant face, the last trace of softness in my heart completely vanished.

I looked at him and questioned him word by word.

"Why do I have to prove my love? What about you, Ethan? How do you prove you love me?"

Ethan sneered, looking at me arrogantly.

"Why should I have to prove it? Hazel, get this straight. In this relationship, you're the one who can't leave me. You're the one who's been clinging to me, insisting it has to be me. So naturally, you're the one who needs to prove your love. Otherwise, why would I give up my free lifestyle for you?"