Chapter 2

Casey was taken aback upon hearing my words. However, she knew how much I loved her. As such, she merely scoffed and said, "Do you even know what you're talking about, Jace? Call the wedding off? You have no right to say that." Everyone around us burst out laughing. "You loved Casey so much, Jace. Isn't it funny you'd say something like that?" "That's right! Stop making a scene and just apologize!" Everyone thought I would always go along with Casey because I loved her, but loving her had cost me everything. My love for her was utterly gone after she had betrayed me completely and left me dying in my past life. Now, all I felt for her was hatred. "I'll recall all the invitations." I ignored everyone else and merely looked at Casey indifferently. I firmly said, "Let's break up." With that, I took off the engagement ring without hesitation and threw it straight at her. This was the engagement ring I chose after searching through half the jewelry stores in Dynora. There was only one pair in the world, and it was custom-made. In my past life, I had kept it on even until my last breath, but I no longer wanted it now. Casey's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the ring that rolled around on the ground. There was even a hint of panic in her eyes, but it no longer had anything to do with me. I turned to leave after I finished speaking. Everyone started murmuring behind me. "Is he for real this time? He even took off his engagement ring." "He's probably playing hard to get. After all, he always has many tricks up his sleeves." "I thought so, too. It seems like Andrew has really gotten to him." "If it hadn't been him pursuing Casey relentlessly back then, and with Andrew going abroad, Jace would have never had the chance." Casey's high-pitched voice sounded just as I was about to walk out of the private room. "Stop right there, Jace! I won't ask you to apologize anymore, so can you please stop causing a scene now?" Up until now, she still thought I was the one causing drama and that she had no fault. I stopped walking and turned around to look at Casey coldly. The dim lighting in the private room made it hard for her to see my expression. She voluntarily walked over and gently tugged at my sleeve. "Don't be mad—it was just a joke." I pulled my sleeve back and took a step back. I replied indifferently, "Don't touch me when you've touched another man's hand." Casey retreated her fingers slightly, her face paling. She lowered her voice and said, "Must you embarrass me in front of so many people today, Jace? Can't you take a joke?" She enjoyed my love for her and often flaunted my obedience in front of others. She got used to my sacrifices and constant attempts to please her. I glanced down at Casey. "It's not that I can't take a joke, Casey—both of you just don't have any boundaries. I'm not into sharing a woman with others." Everyone else gasped when they heard how I mentioned "sharing". It was as if I was insinuating that she was someone worthless. The corners of Casey's lips twitched as she gritted out, "I'll never forgive you if you dare to leave now, Jace!" Upon hearing that, I gave her a sidelong glance and softly sneered. "I hope you keep your word, then." … I let out a long sigh as soon as I stepped out of the bar. My phone had been constantly vibrating, so I pulled it out to have a look. Connor Grey, our department head, requested for everyone to return to work overtime. There was a car accident on the overpass, and many injured people were brought into the hospital. The same thing had happened in my past life, but as I was also injured and admitted into the hospital, I didn't take part in the rescue efforts. I initially wanted to head home and talk to my parents about breaking off the engagement. But with lives on the line now, I had no choice but to head to the hospital first. … I spent the entire night performing five surgeries. I was completely drained by the time I left the operating room. I changed back into my own clothes and grabbed my phone, only to find over 20 missed calls—every single one of them from Casey. I narrowed my eyes and dialed back after a moment of hesitation. I could hear her furious tone as soon as the call was connected. "Jace! Who's more important to you—your patients or my dad? Dad had a heart attack, yet you're completely unreachable. Is this how you treat someone you love?" Casey screamed at me.