---- cared about, he made the effort to understand. He never made me feel like I was talking to a wall. Before we got married, he was really the perfect partner. That was why I insisted on marrying him, even when everyone else told me not to. But even the most profound love could run dry. Joel drained my love for him until there was nothing left but hatred. One day, he had a luxury bag couriered over again. I called him up and asked to meet. When he arrived with hopeful eyes, I took the bag and handed it toa girl passing by. "y-You don't like that brand anymore? I can get something else next time." "Tt's not about the brand. Everything you give me reeks of your stench. I don't want any of it." Joel opened his mouth, then closed it again, speechless. His eyes slowly reddened. As I got irritated and turned to leave, he finally spoke ---- while choking with tears. "Anna... I really regret it. I know I've done things you can't forgive. "T've tried to let go, believe me, I have. But all these years, I've only ever loved you. And I... I just can't move on." "And what does that have to do with me? We got here because of the choices you made. "Stop sending gifts. Stop following me around. It only makes you feel better. It does nothing for me." And with that, I walked away. Joel was a mistake I made. It was time to leave the past behind and get my life back on track.