Part 1The Moment I Stopped Loving You

On the first day we got back together, Julian posted a photo of me on his Instagram for the first time.

He tossed the phone to me, acting like he was doing me a huge favor:

"Satisfied now?"

"Don't break up with me over such small things next time."

I looked at the so-called "beautiful photo" that I used to beg him to post.

My heart felt nothing.

Suddenly, I realized... I don't think I love him anymore.

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Seeing me stare at the post, Julian rubbed his brow irritably:

"I hid it from Lila. You know her condition. If she finds out we're back together, she'll get worse."

Only then did I notice the little icon below the post indicating specific people were blocked.

So, he hid it from Lila.

Rarely, I didn't feel sad or angry. Just a bit... speechless.

"You and Lila aren't related by blood. She's just your stepsister."

"If you really like her, I can let you go. Be together."

The moment the words left my mouth, I startled myself.

Ever since I discovered Lila had feelings for Julian beyond sibling love, I had been fighting her.

I never gave her a break, let alone "blessed" them.

Even this breakup was because Lila got sick and demanded Julian play her boyfriend for a day.

She demanded he post her photo, or she wouldn't do the surgery.

When I found out, Julian was as calm as ever, sure I wouldn't leave:

"It's just a photo. We didn't do anything. Stop being unreasonable."

I cried and broke up. He just said "Whatever."

Because he knew I chased him for years and never gave up. He knew I'd come back.

But I clearly felt it. This time, it was different.

Maybe my tone was too calm.

Julian stared at me for a while, frowning deeply.

When he spoke again, his voice softened:

"I didn't think it through. I ignored your feelings. I'll delete it and repost."

"No need..."

Ignoring my objection, he deleted the post blocking Lila and uploaded a photobooth picture of us.

Openly visible to everyone.

But instead of sweetness, I felt a strange annoyance rising in my chest.

Sure enough, within half an hour, Lila stormed from her dorm to Julian's apartment.