---- Chapter 3 In the middle of the night, Eliza sent mea text. "You ripped up the school withdrawal form?" Soon after that, she sent mea screenshot of her conversation with Mr. Duffy, our physics teacher. She was better at physics than I was, and Mr. Duffy mentioned what I did when he asked her to tutor me. I swiftly replied, "That's right. I've thought things through. My mom and dad are right. I should at least finish college first before thinking about anything else." However, Eliza couldn't understand my decision. She questioned indignantly, "What's the point of you working so hard? Both our families are doing perfectly well financially. Who's going to look after me if you focus all your time and energy on your studies?" I wanted to tell her to get Carl to do it. Alas, even though I typed that message out several times, I kept deleting it. In the end, I didn't send that message to ---- her. Carl didn't know Eliza that well. She was born with a weak constitution and needed a great deal of tender, attentive care in order to remain in good health. However, the Stewarts were busy with work and didn't want to hire a caregiver for Eliza, either. That was why I got the idea of becoming her househusband. Well, since she knew the truth, I figured I should just break things off now, so I texted back, "Let's end our relationship." I blacklisted her number right away. Half an hour later, someone started ringing our doorbell furiously. The incessant ringing was accompanied by the sound of Eliza's coughing. "Matthew Harper! Open the door right this instant!" I pulled my blanket over my head and acted as though I couldn't hear anything. Eventually, my parents rushed to get the door after hearing the commotion. "Where's Matthew?" Eliza questioned loudly. ---- Judging by how much louder she was than usual, she was probably hopping mad because of me. As she spoke, I heard the sound of her footsteps getting closer. Mom seemed to have stopped her in time, but Mom spoke too softly for me to hear what she said to Eliza. After a while, Eliza left, and several moments after that, Mom knocked on my door. She said to me, "Since you've broken things off with her, your dad and I think we should finally move forward with our plan to move out." I quickly sat up in bed and nodded eagerly in agreement. That was perfect! The next day, Mom and Dad called me out of school. Eliza camped outside my house, but she had to head to school alone when I didn't show up. A few more days passed before I finally started attending school again. When I finally saw Eliza again, I noticed her face looked even paler than before. Even though it was ---- approximately 80°F, she was still wearing our school's varsity jacket. I was trying to get to my desk, but she stood in my path with a displeased expression. "You blacklisted my number and moved out! Are you that reluctant to marry me?" she snapped. Everyone began eyeing us curiously. Realizing that she was being a bit too emotional in public, Eliza grabbed my hand and started pulling me out of the classroom, saying, 'We'll talk outside." Once we got to a quiet corner, I shook her hand off me and said, "Whatever it is you have to say, hurry up and say it. Don't keep me from class." Eliza pulled up a slightly stale sandwich and offered it to me for breakfast. This was her usual method of pacifying me. In the past, all she had to do was beckon me with her finger, and I'd happily brush aside everything to go back to my normal self again-all because I liked her. No matter what she did, I always thought of her as the In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.