Part 2The Echoes of a Shattered Seven-Year Love

Serena raised her glass to toast me.

"I apologize on Liam's behalf. It was all my fault that he missed your big moment. I'll drink this as an apology."

I clearly saw the arrogance, triumph, and the joy of a victor hiding in her eyes.

I didn't take the glass. I scoffed, "He's my boyfriend. What right do you have to apologize for him?"

Serena’s hand, holding the glass, faltered slightly, looking a bit helpless.

He was the first to stand up for her. "Don't mind her, Serena. Aria, that's enough. It's such a small thing, why are you throwing a tantrum?"

I turned to leave.

Serena said pitifully, "Aria is mad. You should go after her. I don't mind taking a little blame, just don't let this ruin your relationship."

One of his friends couldn't stand it anymore. "Talk to her nicely. She always compromises for you. This time, you're the one in the wrong."

Liam crushed his cigarette in the ashtray, looking disdainful.

"If she has a problem, she can stay out of my sight forever. Who knows why she always follows me around like a stray dog, refusing to leave even when I tell her to."

I quickened my pace to leave.

He was right. In the past, I was almost always the one who compromised.

He would just say a few sweet words casually, and my heart would soften.

But this time, I didn't want to anymore.