Chapter 3 I pulled out the property contract Id always kept in my bag , tears falling one by one onto it . I quickly wiped them away , afraid of damaging the paper . All this time , I thought Alex wouldnt propose because he was struggling financially , afraid he couldnt measure up to my parents expectations . That day , he heard everything clearly when my mother called . So what if his parents are deceased ? He has less education than you , earns less than you , no house , no car what do you see in him ? Just his face ? With your qualifications , you could have anyone . Why him ? Come home , I know so many outstanding young men , any one of them better than him . I covered the phone : Mom , hes on a new project , getting a raise next month . Hes ambitious and treats me well I just love him . About the house , weve saved enough for a down payment together . Our combined housing funds can cover the monthly payments . Things are getting better … After hanging up that day , I crouched by the bed , pulled out all my bank cards , laid them out , and looked up at him : Lets get married . I have money worst case , Ill support us . Alex froze slightly , an unreadable emotion flickering in his eyes , but only said : Wait a little longer . Back then , I thought he wanted me to wait until he climbed higher , until he could marry me properly . But I never understood that look in his eyes . Now I realize he must have been laughing . Laughing at my naive trust , at my passionate love that meant nothing to him . These past days , Id been planning how to surprise him . While I was dreaming of our cozy future together , he was calculating his exit from this deceptive game . Its laughable , really Im laughing until I cant stop the tears . It took every ounce of restraint not to push that door open . I backed away step by step , the truth suffocating me . I lowered my head and pressed dial . 06:34 Seven Years of Love . Seven Minutos . 10.00 % Chapter 3 Looking up , I saw Alex raise his hand , silencing everyone instantly . I spoke normally : Still working ? Alexs languid voice came through : Yeah , probably another hour or two . Why arent you asleep ? I wiped my tears : I had a fall . Im at the hospital … In my peripheral vision , I saw Alex straighten up . Which hospital ? He gestured for someone to hand him his coat . Alex hung up and extinguished his cigarette . His friend asked , Where are you going ? You just sat down . Girlfriends in the hospital . Im leaving . Some girlfriend she is … Before he could finish , Alex leaned against the doorframe , turning to give him a fleeting glance . That look completely emotionless , cold as a winter pond made the speaker fall silent , struck with fear . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!