Chapter 5 Just as I was thinking of a way to explain myself and make sure he didnt suspect anything while I packed up all my things , he spoke first . Imela , theres something I want to talk to you about , he said , with a hint of hesitation and some guilt in his eyes . I nodded , signaling for him to go on . He smiled softly and said cautiously . Its not a big deal , but I have a friend whos coming back from abroad soon and doesnt have a place to stay . I was thinking of letting my friend stay here for a while . After he finished speaking , Vincent turned to look at me , and his eyes fixed on my face , as if afraid Id show any signs of displeasure . As soon as he mentioned a friend , I sensed something was off . Womens intuition is often spot on . So I asked directly , A girl ? He nodded , then , clearly worried Id be upset , he quickly added- Dont worry , theres nothing between me and this friend . We havent seen each other for years . And you know I only love you , right ? He held my hand with sincere eyes and spoke sweet words , hoping Id fall for them . But the trust between us had long been broken . Was it really love , or was I just easier to deceive ? In fact , I could already guess who this friend was . It was almost laughable . But I still nodded and replied , I trust you . But you know I dont like strangers touching my things . So , if your friend is moving in , Ill just take all my things with me . Thats okay , right ? Since I didnt get angry and even agreed without hesitation , he was more than happy . He quickly nodded , Sure , Ill help you pack . Jabse Sleep schedule Whispers t Chapter S With that , he stood up and went into my room to help pack my clothes and books . I stood in the living room , watching his busy back . His eagerness wasnt because he wanted to spare me from getting tired ; he just wanted me to leave quickly and make space for Stacy . It was so ironic . I took a couple of steps forward and accidentally kicked the box . The corner popped open . I peered inside . At the top of the box was a photo , a picture of Vincent and a girl I didnt recognize . They were kissing each other . I thought to myself , this girl must be Stacy . I had only known her by name before . I never imagined that the first time I would see her clearly would be in a scene like this . Silently . I looked away and walked into the room to start packing my things . In less than a morning , I had everything packed up . Two large suitcases were stuffed to the brim that was all my memories , the memories I shared with Vincent . Before heading back to school , I turned around and took one last look at the apartment . Everything seemed unchanged . Yet , everything felt different . In the following days , I spent most of my time in the lab . At first , Vincent would still try to find me . Occasionally , he would complain , asking why I couldnt spare more time to be with him , then sit outside the lab looking all pitiful . He always used this tactic , knowing I had a soft spot , trying to make me give in . But this time , I didnt soften . With that , he stood up and went into my room to help pack my clothes and books . I stood in the living room , watching his busy back . His eagerness wasnt because he wanted to spare me from getting tired ; he just wanted me to leave . quickly and make space for Stacy . It was so ironic . I took a couple of steps forward and accidentally kicked the box . The corner popped open . I peered inside . At the top of the box was a photo , a picture of Vincent and a girl I didnt recognize . They were kissing each other . I thought to myself , this girl must be Stacy . I had only known her by name before . I never imagined that the first time I would see her clearly would be in a scene like this . Silently , I looked away and walked into the room to start packing my things . In less than a morning , I had everything packed up . Two large suitcases were stuffed to the brim that was all my memories , the memories I shared with Vincent . Before heading back to school , I turned around and took one last look at the apartment . Everything seemed unchanged . Yet , everything felt different . In the following days , I spent most of my time in the lab . At first , Vincent would still try to find me . Occasionally , he would complain , asking why I couldnt spare more time to be with him , then sit outside the lab looking all pitiful . He always used this tactic , knowing I had a soft spot , trying to make me give in . But this time , I didnt soften . False Sleep Schedul So after a few days of sitting outside the lab , he gave up on that approach . Eventually , our contact became much less frequent . Vincent , who used to message me every day , now often went the whole day without a word , as if he had other things to do .. I guessed it was probably because Stacy had returned to the country . I didnt expect that my first meeting with Stacy would come so unexpectedly . I had just finished my experiment and was planning to head to the dorm for a nap . But as soon as I walked out of the teaching building . I ran straight into Vincent and , beside him … Stacy . In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. 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