Not long after my family was compensated with five apartments due to the demolition, my boyfriend gave up his offer to pursue his graduate studies at Harvard University. He found a job in our local area, saying he did not want to be in a long-distance relationship anymore.

It was our first night living together that day.

As soon as the door closed, Thomas Sanders pressed my wrist and kissed me from my earlobe downward.

In a daze, I suddenly remembered a few days ago when my close friend asked me if I still remembered Irene Sanders, Thomas's sister though not related by blood.

"I heard that she was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. The cost of treatment must be a considerable sum."

"You two were in a long-distance relationship for three years, and he never mentioned coming with you to develop his career, but as soon as your family's relocation compensation came through, he moved over!"

"He even gave up the offer to pursue his graduate studies at Harvard University... Harvard University, of all places!"

In the end, I could not hold back anymore and called out to him when his hand was on my waist. "Thomas."

"Yes?"

"Why did you suddenly give up pursuing your graduate studies?"

Thomas paused briefly, looked me in the eye, and assured me word by word, "Roxanne, I'm not after your money."

"Then, what about Irene?"

"What does she have to do with this?" Thomas lowered his voice, clearly displaying his displeasure.

As I looked into his darkened eyes, I felt a sense of unease.

Once, I secretly went to Bricks City to surprise Thomas.

Unexpectedly, I saw Irene hugging him from his back at the entrance of his dormitory building.

"Are you with her to get back at me?"

"Of course not." Thomas quickly pushed her away. "How can you even compare yourself to her?"

At that time, I was extremely shocked that Irene would harbor such feelings for him.

Fortunately, Thomas seemed to reject her advances.

"Wifey." Thomas leaned over and used his actions to end this topic.

"We've been apart for so long. You must've missed me too, right?"

His voice was soft, suggestive, and enticing.

He had never spoken to me like this before.

In our three-year relationship, we had never crossed that line.

He said that kind of thing could only happen after marriage.

Suddenly, my whole body felt an electrifying tingle, and my mind became a mess.