Chapter 3The Good Girl Myth: Why I Stopped Chasing the Golden Boy

The reason I stopped being mad at Liam was that he bought an SUV.

He knew I loved driving heavy-duty vehicles, but after we got together, I never went off-roading anymore, so I sold my old one.

My bad mood vanished into thin air.

I made some soup and walked into his office, saying excitedly:

"Babe, I made chicken soup. Let's drink it together."

Liam flatly refused: "I can't. I have a lunch meeting."

I frowned: "Okay, then drink it when you come back tonight."

"Liam, that Thai place on the West Side is pretty good," a woman suddenly pushed the door open and walked in.

Seeing me, her expression showed a hint of surprise: "And this is?"

"My girlfriend." Liam stood up and turned to me, "This is Miss Vance."

Chloe generously and naturally came over to shake my hand: "I've always wondered what kind of amazing woman could win Liam over. Today I finally get to meet you."

I smiled without speaking.

Liam put his hands in his pockets: "Audrey, you go back first. Miss Vance and I have business at noon."

But Chloe took the initiative to invite me: "Don't do that. It's nothing serious, just lunch. Let Audrey join us."

"Alright then," Liam agreed.

So the lunch meeting was just the two of them.

Liam's tone when he agreed made me feel a distinctly different attitude. He was never compliant with me.

On the way to the restaurant, they walked side-by-side, talking Animatedly.

Whenever I tried to interject.

Chloe always managed to find a topic Liam was interested in to talk over me.

Gradually, I fell behind them.

At the restaurant, Liam pulled out a chair for Chloe first, paused, and then pulled one out for me.

I could tell I was only enjoying Liam's chivalry because of Chloe.

The waiter handed the menu to Liam.

Liam raised his hand to stop him: "Let the ladies look."

The waiter realized his mistake and handed it to Chloe: "Sorry about that. The girlfriend should order."

When he said this, everyone froze for a moment.

Anyone with eyes could see they were the matching pair.

No one was going to explain a misunderstanding to a waiter.

In the end, the atmosphere during the meal was stifling.

As we were leaving, Chloe grabbed my hand: "Audrey, please don't mind that. You're Liam's real girlfriend."

I pulled my hand away: "I know."

Liam frowned.

Chloe playfully stuck out her tongue, turning to look at Liam: "Liam, I hope your wife doesn't punish you tonight."

Liam's brow relaxed: "Don't joke around. Audrey isn't petty."

I finally got a compliment, so why did hearing it still make me unhappy?

Watching the two of them get along so harmoniously.

I felt like a third wheel.