Betrayed and Dumped: She Rose Stronger Than Ever novel Chapter 64

Rebecca laughed, a sound that held no warmth. She arched a brow and shot back, “So tell me, Mr. Lamont, why did you end our engagement?” It was only the second time she had ever used that formal title with him, but it landed like a slap. They were together for seven years, and now she treated him like a stranger, all polite and distant.

Bruce flinched at her words. “I messaged you about it. I told you, it’s just a temporary thing. We’re only putting the engagement on hold.”

Rebecca snorted. “Temporary? Come on, Bruce. You and I both know that’s a lie.” She glanced at her phone, clearly ready to move on. She still had studying to do and no energy left to waste on him. “Don’t come looking for me anymore. Let’s just end this here. After seven years, the least we can do is walk away with a little dignity.”

She turned, ready to leave, but Bruce grabbed her arm.

“Rebecca, don’t do this,” he pleaded. “I know you’re mad about the engagement. I’m sorry, really. I promise, we’ll get married next year. Just come back to work tomorrow.”

He knew what she wanted most was to be his wife. Right now, it didn’t even matter why he’d canceled things in the first place. He just wanted her back, at the company, by his side. If all it took was a marriage certificate, he’d give her that.

But his offer, like he was handing out a favor, only made Rebecca laugh again.

“Back to work? Why would I bother? Mr. Lamont, now that your precious girl is back, maybe you should focus on her instead. Be careful, or you might end up with nothing at all.” She shook his hand off and took a step back.

Bruce’s heart skipped a beat. So Rebecca knew about Sonja, knew how he harbored his feelings all these years. Suddenly, it all made sense why Rebecca had been so quick to call it off.

Bruce stood there, watching her walk away, her back straight and determined. He felt like he couldn’t breathe. He wandered into a store, bought a pack of cigarettes, and sat down on a park bench. He smoked five in a row, staring at nothing, until a message popped up in his group chat. He stubbed out the cigarette, looked up at her window, and sighed.

Fine. She just needed time to cool off. He’d give her that and try again later. He’d always thought Rebecca was logical, mature, impossible to shake. He never expected her to blow up like this. Then he thought, maybe she was only acting out because she loved him so much. The idea made him feel a little better.

He got in his car and drove to the bar, where Paul and Morris were already a few drinks in. As soon as he walked in, Morris sniffed the air, eyes wide.

“Whoa, are you smoking now? Never thought I’d see the day.”