Chapter 2

We parted on bad terms that day.

After that, Lucas began to distance himself from me.

He always made excuses to avoid meeting me and drew clear boundaries when others mentioned our relationship.

"Sophia Wilson? I'm her guardian, we're from different generations."

He even brought Olivia to my twenty-second birthday party.

"Sophia, say hello to your aunt."

I had just made a wish, hoping Lucas would show up and surprise me.

Since I was ten, he had been with me for countless birthdays. I was terrified he might miss this one.

He did come, but at the moment when I was happiest, he delivered a crushing blow.

I stared at their intertwined hands, speechless.

Lucas wouldn't let it go. He dropped his smile, his gaze growing cold. "What are you waiting for? Not listening to your guardian anymore?"

Of course, I didn't greet her. Instead, I cried and trashed the place, telling them to get out.

After that, Lucas took Olivia everywhere with him.

I thought he was just trying to provoke me, unwilling to admit his feelings for me.

I never imagined they would reach the point of engagement.

I had been deluding myself.