Chapter 2 But what I never expected was- The routine I thought was about self discipline was nothing but an excuse . Every single night , he cut off all contact with the world so he could voice chat with his ex . Now that I think about it , its actually hilarious . Im the hilarious one . My thoughts came and went like waves . I lifted my gaze , staring at Vincent through the small gap in the door . The same Vincent who had caught my eye at a student club event , who had pursued me openly for more than half a year , who had once made me believe I was his entire world . The man I had promised to marry after graduation , convinced wed be together for life . I thought we could really have a lifetime together . A life without lies . Without pain . I had fought with my family over him and tried to stay in this unfamiliar city to protect my love . And now , I just felt pathetic , Like someone had reached into my chest and squeezed my heart until I couldnt breathe . Inside the study room , neither of them noticed my presence still . Vincents friend spoke again , So … youre really planning to marry Imela after graduation ? What about the voice chats ? You wont be able to keep doing them once youre sleeping next to her . Vincent didnt answer right away . For the first time , he hesitated . Then , after a long pause , he finally said- Imela and I love each other . Our plan to get married isnt just talk. And Stacy that ended a long time ago . Besides , this promise only lasts until I get married . Im not an irresponsible man . Standing outside the door and hearing those words , I almost laughed . False Sleep Schedule Whispers with HI Chapter 2 A responsible man ? If he were truly responsible , then the fact that hes still entangled with his ex girlfriend even talking on the phone every night until they fall asleep would be a betrayal , given that he already has a girlfriend . Yet , he shows no sign of guilt or shame . His friend asked one last question . And what if Stacy comes hark ? Will she be a friend ? Or just a stranger ? Vincent didnt even think . He looked confused , like the answer was obvious , Even if were not lovers , weve known each other for so many years . Being friends is normal , isnt it ? Being friends who voice chat before bed . Is that normal ? His friend didnt reply . He just looked down and continued working on his assignments . And me ? I didnt push open that door . I just turned around quietly and slowly moved away from this embarrassing reality . It wasnt until I walked out of the teaching building that I looked up . Under the scorching sun , I felt more and more like a joke . Fortunately , it wasnt too late- I glanced down at my phone . My mentor still hadnt given up . He had just sent me a long message , trying to persuade me to go abroad for an academic exchange with him and my senior . ou I The reason I was late for the date was that my mentor had suddenly approached me about the overseas exchange . But I still remembered my promise with Vincent . There are just too few couples who can make it through a long distance relationship . So , for the sake of love , I gave up my promising future just half an hour ago . It turns out I was really foolish . Fortunately , my mentor didnt give up on me . Every word of his persuasion was genuinely for my own good . Talve Sleep Schedule Whispers with 111k , Chapter 2 Now I knew Vincent had betrayed me What was there to hesitate between a promising future and a man who had already betrayed me ? So I decisively called my mentor Before he could try to persuade me again , I spoke first : Teacher , Im willing to go abroad . After giving my mentor my final answer over the phone , he was overjoyed . 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