Chapter 13
After sending the message, I turned off my phone. On the plane, I felt extraordinarily light–finally, I had completely cut ties with my past. But Dominic, who received my breakup text, wasn’t doing well at all. He repeatedly called my number, but every call went straight to voicemail. Dominic frantically rushed out of the university and back to our home.
He had actually returned a couple of days earlier, but he’d assumed I was just sulking and would eventually come back on my own.
Only now did he realize I wasn’t playing games–I was leaving him for good. Dominic felt a stabbing pain in his chest that made it hard to breathe.
He had never imagined losing me. We’d been childhood sweethearts for over twenty years. He had always assumed I’d be his future wife, his companion for life. But… how could I just stop wanting him?
Waves of panic washed over Dominic, making his entire body tremble.
He called my friend, his voice desperate: “Do you… do you know where Sienna
went? I can’t find her…”
My friend, of course, knew everything that had happened between Dominic and me over the years. She had disliked him for a long time but had held her tongue because I loved him. Now she could finally express her true feelings.
“Oh, now you remember you have a girlfriend? I thought you’d forgotten all about her! But it’s too late now. Go wallow in your regret! You heartless asshole—you
deserve this!”
She hung up without revealing a word about my whereabouts.
Dominic stood stunned in our former apartment, at a complete loss.
He probably didn’t understand why I had left so decisively when he’d only done what he’d always done.
He frantically contacted people asking about me, but no one would tell him
anything. This made him increasingly anxious, even frightened.
Meanwhile, I had arrived in Berlin.
As soon as I exited the airport, I saw Callum waving at me. I flew into his arms like
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small bird. “Callum!”
Callum hugged me tightly, one hand gently stroking my head. “Come on, let’s go
home.”
During the entire journey, Callum never asked about Dominic, as if the man had
never existed.
I leaned against Callum’s shoulder, feeling incredibly secure. If only it could always
be like this.
My parents were already waiting for me. When the whole family moved to Berlin, they had tried several times to convince me to join them.
After all, they worried about their daughter living alone, away from their
protection.
But I couldn’t bear to leave Dominic, so I insisted on staying. My parents couldn’t
change my mind and had to agree.
Now that I had finally come to Berlin to live with them, my parents were overjoyed. They had prepared many of my favorite dishes.
“Sienna, you’re not going to leave again, are you?” Mom asked, her voice full of
love.
“No, I’m staying. I’ll be with Mom, Dad, and Callum from now on.” I sat between my parents, enveloped in their embrace.
“My professor has already connected me with a new school. Don’t worry about me.” I was ready to face my new life.
During this time at home, my parents practically spoiled me rotten. I spent these days in happiness.
When it came time to report to my new school, though I was unfamiliar with it, the professor my mentor had recommended was impressive–a famous designer in the fashion world and a genuinely kind person.
The academic life was busy, but I found it fulfilling.
At least no one argued with me anymore, and I didn’t have to hide in my room crying alone.
My professor had another student, already a somewhat famous designer. This senior classmate took great care of me. patiently quiding me through problems I 2/3
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didn’t understand.
The first time I met him, I was almost stunned. How could anyone be this handsome? Even his name was surprisingly appealing–Adrian Thorne. God seemed to have particularly favored him, giving him a face that could captivate
anyone.
Those deep green eyes were like the finest emeralds, with a depth that seemed unfathomable. His expression was always gentle. Each time he said my name, it felt like he was whispering sweet nothings.
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