Chapter 1
At the birthday banquet, Daniel helped me wear a jewelry necklace he designed for me, under everyone’s envious gaze.
A string of foreign words was engraved on the necklace, which was the name of a female designer.
His friend knew that my cochlear implant was broken and deliberately made a fuss.
“This is for Ava, right? I heard that you and Ava had wild sex yesterday. You have good energy.”
Daniel turned his face with a calm expression. “Don’t bring up this nonsense in front of Charlotte. She can’t tolerate any of my affairs!”
He looked at me gently and used sign language to say, “Charlotte, happy birthday. I will hold a grander birthday celebration for you next year!”
But he didn’t know that I could understand sign language and hear his words.
We had no future together.
I would disappear from his world after his grandfather’s surgery was completed in just ten days.
I took off the necklace and put it back in the box.
Daniel’s face was filled with intense nervousness and worry. “What’s up? Don’t you like it?”
I shook my head. “It’s a bit heavy. Let’s put it away
away for now. I’ll go to the restroom.”
“I’ll go with you.” Daniel stood up, wanting to catch up with me. But he was held back by his friends.
“More guests will come later. You have to stay and entertain them.” His friend’s tone carried a hint of ambiguity and teasing
When I reached the staircase, a soft and delicate female voice sounded from downstairs.
“Daniel, can you come to my place tonight? I have a surprise for you.”
Through the refraction of the glass, I saw Ava wearing a fitted fishtail skirt and rushing into Daniel’s arms. They passionately kissed in front of everyone
Two minutes later, Daniel pushed Ava away and tidied up his clothes.
“Today is Charlotte’s birthday. Don’t make any fuss later. I don’t want her to be unhappy.
Ava, why is your name on that necklace? I’ve warned you earlier not to have any schemes. I hope there won’t be a next
Ava’s charming face turned pale in an instant. She lightly bit her lip and apologized to Daniel.
time!”
Everyone spoke up for Ava. “Daniel, if you drive away Ava, you won’t find such perfect woman again. Just forget about this,” “Well, Charlotte can’t read the foreign language on the necklace. She won’t find it but,”
With everyone’s comfort, Daniel’s furrowed brows disappeared.
Seeing Ava heartbroken, Daniel reached out and touched her lips. “They’re all bitten red. I will go to your
Upon hearing this, I went downstairs.
go to your place tonight as compensation.”
Daniel beard a sound and quickly got up to run towards me. He affectionately pinched my face and lovingly looked at me
He said to me with the sign language, “How come you’ve been gone for so long? It’s my fault for failing to send a gift you like. I have arranged for someone to custom–make a necklace for you.”
As his mouth opened and closed, the faint lipstick mark on his lips pierced my eyes.
Even though I had known about his affair for a long time, I still felt deeply sad when I saw it with my own eyes.
I clenched my sleeves. My heart ached so much that even breathing became difficult.
Noticing my
by pale far
e face, Daniel visibly became flustered.
“Charlotte, what happened? Don’t scare me.”
The people behind me also started to express their concerns. Those two–laced guys only made me sick.
o take a rest for a while.”
Upon hearing this, Daniel angrily drove everyone away. He carried me upstairs, carefully placed me on the bed, and then tightly held my hand.
“Charlotte, il you feel unwell, you must tell me. I will take you to the hospital.”
The concern in his eyes didn’t seem fake, but it made me even more heartbroken.
How could one have sex with another person without any burden, while still being in love with his partner?
“I am a bit tired and want to take a nap
“I will stay here with you.”
I was awakened by the sound of Daniel calling someone. He turned his back on me and said in an indulgent tone, “Naughty, what new tricks do you have?”
The person said something over the phone, and he couldn’t help but laugh. “I am indeed very interested. Get ready, and I’ll be there right away.”
After hanging up the phone, he realized that I had woken up. A hint of panic quickly flashed in his eyes. “Did I disturb you?”
1 pointed to my ear, indicating to him that I couldn’t hear.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief and awlowardly explained to me, “Something unexpected happened at the company, and I need to rush back to handle
