---- Chapter 5 Thomas finally realized that I was being serious. After I left, [had no plans to return. "ally..." His voice trembled with panic as he called out to me. I wondered why he was feeling so panicked. I was a human being too. I could experience sadness and despair just like anyone else. Thomas should have known that this day would come after he gave up on me time and time again for Melody's sake. I closed my eyes. I didn't even want to look at him anymore. Being part of the confidential research team meant that I couldn't communicate with the outside world. Five years would pass before I'd see Thomas again. When I returned home, my loved ones threw a party ---- for me. They were elated that I was back and bombarded me with endless chatter. "Ally, you have no idea what a mess the wedding ended up being." "The Bastion family's reputation was in shambles the moment those photos and videos were shown on the big screen. Thomas and Melody truly had no shame!" "Thomas sure is something else. He already knew that he had wronged you, and yet he still tried to stop you from leaving by chasing after you in a helicopter. He deserved to be taken away. He was only released half a month later." "Thave no idea what he was thinking. How could he flirt with Melody when he was already dating Ally? After the wedding fiasco, the Bastion family tried to soften the blow from Thomas' and Melody's scandal by having them get married." "Melody was on board with the idea, but Thomas refused to go through with it. He even said that the only woman he would marry in his lifetime was Ally. ---- What a load of bullshit!" As they talked among themselves, Thomas fought his way past everyone who tried to stop him and stood in front of me. "Ally, is that really you? You left for five whole years! How could you be so heartless?" Thomas had lost a lot of weight and looked much more haggard than he had in the past. He no longer carried himself with confidence and grace. Disgust was the only emotion I felt as I looked at him. "Are you done speaking? If you are, you can leave now. " Thomas said urgently, "Don't chase me off. I admit that I neglected your feelings in the past, but I-" My cousins stepped forward to cut him off before he could finish his sentence. They dragged him away while saying, "How dare you treat Alice that way? You drove her to the brink of despair and forced her to leave for five years. How shameless must you be to still show your face around her? Get lost!" Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!