Love Story3 Chapter 1 After seven years of dating , Jacob Smith , who never once sent me flowers , arranged for 9,999 roses and a set of lingerie to be delivered on my birthday . Excited , I posted it on Instagram , only to see his white moonlight comment below , saying , Some people just pick . up the trash I dont want . then did I learn he had bought her an apartment , right below the one meant for us . This misdirected gift was actually intended for her . I took the flowers over personally and happened to catch the two of them having a candlelit dinner . Jacob lashed out at me without hesitation . Cant you stop thinking so dirty ? Jasmine and I were just discussing work . Besides , if there really were something between us , do you think youd be the one marryi me ? In the past , I would have insisted on getting to the bottom of it . But this time , I simply tossed the flowers and the wedding ring at him and said calmly , I wish you both happiness . The wedding ring rolled to Jacobs feet . He sneered and crushed it under his foot , trampling my dignity and love all at once . If you want to marry me , youd better stop being so paranoid . Dont stand in our way. We have important matters to handle . Go home and reflect on yourself . Listening to these familiar accusations , I felt an unexpected calm within me . After walking out of Jasmine Browns apartment , I posted news of Jacobs affair in the family groupchat , announcing my intention to break off the engagement . For the first time , Jacob , who usually never replied to my messages , immediately sent a photo of his computer in the chat . Just handling work with a female subordinate , he wrote , smoothly lying and shifting the blame onto me . Ivy Davis , theres no need to throw a fit just because I refused to buy you that 8 million dollar wedding dress . 15:39 The Last Time I Loved Ham Love Story Chapter 1 And Ive never even held it against you for using my card to go drinking with your male friends at bars . The quiet group chat instantly erupted . My mother was the first to jump in , berating me . She called me all sorts of cruel names , saying I was unworthy of Jacob and demanded I apologize to him . She even threatened to die if I missed out on such a good marriage . Seeing this all too expected outcome , I sighed softly and left the group chat . After my parents divorced . my mother became irritable and harsh . Growing up in such a ifling environment . I was drawn to Jacobs gentle and courteous demeanor . But in these seven years together , I came to realize he wasnt what he seemed . His gentleness and patience were reserved for Jasmine , and his polite manner for strangers . With me , he had nothing but cold indifference and endless harsh words . He was an expert at provoking me into anger in front of others , watching me break down in tears and question him in at trembling voice . Then hed put on an understanding act , pretending to be magnanimous in forgiving me , making everyone believe I was an unreasonable , hysterical woman . But this time , his plan failed . Only those who cant let go make a fuss . A heart thats already withered wont stir again because of him . When Jacob came back with a wilted bouquet of roses , I was lounging on the sofa , casually scrolling on my phone . Why didnt you make dinner ? Still mad ? Lets end it already . Havent you always wanted me to buy you flowers ? Well , here you go . Dont sulk . He tossed the wet roses in front of me . I used to envy the girls on the street , holding fresh flowers with happiness written all over their faces . Id mentioned it to Jacob many times , but he always responded impatiently . If Id known you were this vain , I wouldnt have gotten together with you ! Its not that I cant afford it , but Ivy , does a housewife like you , who accomplishes nothing and only does laundry and cooking at home , even deserve it ? He accused me of being lazy and shallow , forgetting it was he who had coaxed me to quit my job , luring me with promises of marriage . In Jacobs eyes , I was only good enough to 12 D The Last Time I Loved Ilum Love Story Chapter play his maid . He was too stingy to give me even a single rose yet could generously gift Jasmine an apartment and a sea of flowers . Just now , I even saw jasmines latest post on Instagram . They were enjoying a petal bath together , laughing in the tub with roses . After making a mess of those 9,999 roses , he picked out a few barely intact ones to bring to me . I nudged the bouquet aside with my foot , looked up at Jacob , and spoke calmly . Adont like secondhand goods . And I like secondhand men even less . 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