Chapter 2

Liam’s brows furrowed. The raw pain inside him was clear, and I knew his heart was breaking.

A male colleague behind me quietly asked, "Audrey, who’s that?"

"She just got divorced, huh? Man, I never would've thought someone that pretty would end up divorced."

"Audrey, if you know her, you should introduce her to me. I’d treat her right, I swear!"

Both Stella and Liam heard him loud and clear.

Stella sobbed, "I’ll only ever love one man. Without him, I’d rather die alone." Her gaze shifted to Liam, and his hand, which had been holding mine, suddenly slipped away.

Mark looked a bit awkward, laughing it off. "Just kidding, I don't think I could handle someone like you."

Stella stood up and bid us goodbye. "See you."

Just as she was about to leave, Liam couldn’t hold back anymore. He rushed forward, grabbing Stella's hand tightly.

So tightly that her wound split open and bled, making her wince in pain. Her eyes were bloodshot, but she let him hold her injured wrist.

Just then, Stella's ex-husband appeared. Before he could say a word, Liam punched him, knocking out a tooth.

Bystanders whipped out their phones to record. I quickly grabbed Liam, trying to stop him from doing something rash.

He turned his head, his voice cold as ice, like a demon’s whisper. "You dare to stop me?"

I froze, letting go of his arm.

Stella rushed over, shielding Liam, crying as she begged, "Liam, stop! Don't be foolish for me."

"Liam, he's a bad guy. He’ll cling to you. Get out of here!"

Stella used her slender body to protect Liam, just like she used to protect him.

Liam's heart stirred, and he pulled her close, embracing her as if she were a precious treasure he'd lost and finally found again, holding her so carefully.

He carried Stella away in front of everyone, leaving me standing there all alone.

That night, Liam didn't come home.

And Stella’s Ins, which hadn't been updated in five years, suddenly had a new post.

"He said, from now on, we’ll face the world together, our hearts beating as one, perfectly aligned."

The accompanying picture was a kissing photo. I didn't need to guess who the back was in the photo. It was Liam.

If your hearts beat as one, then what am I?

The post was quickly flooded with comments.

Friend A commented: "Wow, congrats to our campus queen on finding happiness!"

Friend B said: "Campus queen is campus queen! She just pulled out the ultimate power move!"

Friend C confusedly asked: "Doesn't that back look like Liam? Didn't he marry Audrey?"

Somehow, my finger slipped and I accidentally liked it.

Before I could undo it, Stella hastily deleted the post. But it was too late. A classmate had already screenshotted it and posted it in our Whatsapp group.

Instantly, the group chat absolutely exploded.