I Deleted You Traitor Even My Blade Forgot Your Name novel Chapter 45

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When we got back together, Zach laid it out straight:

He wasn’t the type to get bogged down by feelings. He was an artist. His work came first–no time for my “emotional drama.”

I smiled and said I got it.

Besides, I’m swamped now too. Big meeting tomorrow.

I need a break.

On my way home, I stopped at a bakery and grabbed myself a little strawberry cake.

Headed back to my old place–the apartment I had before we got married.

As I took a bite, I remembered: Zach had celebrated my birthday with me once.

ust once.

And it put me in the ER.

That night, he came home late with a cake.

lit up like a kid on Christmas morning. Didn’t even check the box.

Didn’t care that someone had already cut into it.

was just… happy.

Intil I tasted it. Pineapple.

‘m allergic to pineapple.

Jut I didn’t want to kill the mood, so I forced it down.

¡y midnight. I broke out in hives. Could barely breathe.

if the hospital, hooked up to an IV, Zach sat by my bed and mumbled, “Sorry. Got it mixed up.”

back then, I didn’t ask what “mixed up” meant.

ater, I found out,

That cake? Leftovers from Gianna.

de didn’t even remember it was my birthday. Just saw how excited I was and couldn’t be bothered to correct me.

Aneapple was always Glanna’s favorite anyway. Never mine.

snapped back to reality.

Blew out the candle. Made a wish.

Before, every wish revolved around him.

[I hope he spends more time with me.)

[I hope he paints me someday.)

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I hope he loves me, even just a little.]

But this time? My wish was all mine.

I hope I crush it at work. Live my best life. And never cry over someone who doesn’t deserve it.]

After that, I took a long hot shower and crashed.

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