Chapter 4The Substitute's Exit Strategy

And now, Sarah sat next to Ethan, speaking in a sweet voice:

"Nina, those walnuts in Ethan's office were pretty good. Where did you buy them?"

Seeing Sarah's interest, Ethan's gaze also fell on me.

He was mostly sober now, offering no explanation for what just happened.

Seemingly waiting for my answer.

After a long silence, I calmed my emotions and looked at Ethan.

"That shop on South Second Street.

"Since there's nothing else, I'm leaving."

With that, I turned to leave.

Sarah's friend called out to me.

"Nina, that ring on your hand was handmade by President Peale. Could you trouble yourself to take it off?

"I mean, he only proposed and gave it to you because he mistook you for Sarah. Clearly, you're not the owner."

My fingernails dug into my palm. Fighting the pain in my heart, I smiled.

"Of course."

Under Ethan's gaze, I took off the ring without hesitation.

I tossed it casually into the decorative fountain behind me.

I walked away without looking back.

The bullet comments in front of my eyes were still jumping:

【The supporting female lead is mad, right?】

【Honestly, anyone would be mad. She stayed with him for seven years. Seven years, and she couldn't warm his heart. No point trying anymore.】

【Finally, some normal people. I want to say, does the author have any morals? If the second male lead hadn't moved on, why did he pursue the supporting female lead?】