---- Chapter 4 After school, Carl dropped by to give Eliza a ride home, but a teacher had summoned her to the faculty office, and she hadn't returned yet. Carl noticed me and purposely got in my way, saying, "T heard that instead of being a househusband, you've decided to attend college with Lizzie." Standing still, I asked him, "Did you want something? " Carl snorted. "You should know your place if you know what's good for you. Your family hasn't done as well as hers. You guys moved to a rather remote area recently, didn't you? Isn't it better for you to just focus on taking care of Lizzie?" I couldn't quite understand why he was saying this. "She's frail and requires a lot of care. I can't be spending time doing that, which means we won't be able to hang out and have fun if you're not around to attend to all her needs," Carl continued. ---- "Thave it all figured out. Once she and I get married, I'll allow you to accompany her and continue to look after her. How about it?" He was grinning tauntingly at me, but I ignored that and responded calmly, "Do whatever you want, but I suggest you learn a thing or two for yourself. After all, I won't have anything to do with her anymore." Carl was startled. He even looked a little thrilled as he queried, "Are you telling me the truth?" I stared at him with narrowed eyes. I realized now that he said all those things earlier just to piss me off and make me get out of his way. "You'll get what you want," I said. Paul Anderson, one of my classmates, overheard us and couldn't stand it anymore. He spoke up in my defense, saying, "Can you not be so shameless, Carl? The whole school knows that Eliza and Matthew are together. They're going to get married in the future, too! "Tt doesn't matter what you do to try to provoke ---- Matthew. It doesn't change the fact that they were betrothed to each other since childhood! "Matthew, if you can't win with your words, then at least use your fists!" Carl glowered at Paul in a fit of rage and embarrassment. "How is this any of your business, huh? Eliza and I are a match made in heaven! I came over today to pick her up so that we can discuss getting engaged. Who cares about their betrothal? That's a relic of the olden days!" It seemed like Carl and Eliza's relationship was progressing more quickly than it did in my previous lifetime. Or, perhaps this was in fact what happened the last time, too. While I was still foolishly believing that Eliza loved me, she had already gotten engaged to Carl behind my back. Paul wanted to continue arguing, but I stopped him and said, "Thanks for standing up for me, but Carl is right. A childhood betrothal is a thing of the past." Turning to Carl, I continued, "Therefore, it doesn't 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.