During the three years they were together, Xavion had never imagined he would receive a breakup message from Camryn.

When they first got together, he hadn't thought about how long it would last—three days, three months, or three years. That was as far as it went in his mind.

There was someone he couldn't let go of, and Camryn was merely a temporary harbor for him.

So, he had never truly invested his heart in the relationship.

Camryn's eyes were full of hope when she talked about marriage, the tears that teetered on the edge of falling when she felt wronged.

Xavion had noticed them all but never let them bother him.

He thought he could remain heartless, treating her as nothing more than a stand-in to get him through the difficult years.

But when the person he had dreamed of finally came back, he realized he wasn't as cold and decisive as he imagined.

The person he should have brok

The burning pain on his cheek momentarily brought Xavion back to his senses.

He looked at his enraged sister, his face caught between a bitter smile and the verge of tears.

"I... I can explain. Just tell me where she is…"

Hearing this, Yvette laughed out of sheer anger. As she glared at him coldly, she finally let loose the words she had held back for far too long.

"Explain? Explain what? Are you going to explain how you treated Camryn as a substitute for three whole years? Xavion, do you really have to disgust Camryn and me to this extent?

"Where she went has nothing to do with you. She's finally let go of the past and is starting a new life. Don't you know that the best thing an ex can do is act like they're dead?

"Why don't you go to Zara? Isn't she the one you were willing to die for, even at the expense of your family? Marry her already and get out of the Jacobson family. I do

After Xavion was rushed to the hospital, Camryn stayed with Yvette in the hospital room throughout the night.

At 8:00 am, the alarm Camryn had set earlier went off.

Seeing the note on the screen that read "Leave," Yvette suddenly snapped out of her daze. She hugged Camryn tightly, her face full of reluctance.

"Camryn, don't go… Please don't go! If you leave now, we probably won't see each other again for three years. By then, you'll be a superstar. It'll be even harder for us to meet. I don't want to let you go…"

Camryn's eyes turned red as well. She gently patted Yvette on the back.

After a long time of comforting, Yvette finally let her go, crying as she reluctantly said goodbye.

Camryn soon walked out of the hospital. She was about to hail a cab when she suddenly froze in place.

She had said goodbye to everyone but Xavion.

She stood there, lost in thought. They were together for three years after all. It only seemed right for there to be closure.

She turned back and headed to the hospital room again. But as she reached the door, she heard a familiar voice coming from inside.

Zara was in Xavion's arms, crying as if her heart was breaking.

"I just wanted you to take a stand! If you couldn't find the necklace, you could've just come back up. Why were you so foolish? I know you still have feelings for me. If you break up with her and ask me out, I'll say yes. Can't you just give in for once?"

These were the words Xavion had waited six long years to hear.

But now that they were spoken, he wasn't as happy as he thought he would be.

Instead, the word "breakup" made him think of Camryn.

He recalled how Camryn had fearlessly thrown herself in front of a car to protect him, said she would love him for a lifetime while teary-eyed, and smiled so brightly while celebrating his birthday. He remembered the countless moments when she had been vulnerable yet filled with love as they got intimate.

For a moment, his head throbbed with pain, and his thoughts were in complete disarray. He didn't know how to respond.

Just then, he unintentionally looked up and caught a glimpse of Camryn, who was standing outside the glass window, staring straight at him.

Her dark eyes were calm, like a serene lake without a single ripple.

The instant their gazes met, Xavion's composure completely unraveled. He pushed Zara away and stood up.

But when he turned back, the figure outside had already disappeared.

He rushed out, only to find the hallway empty.

Did he imagine seeing her there?

That must be it. 

He hadn't told anyone that he risked his life diving into the water for Zara's necklace or that he had been hospitalized. There was no way Camryn could have known and come to see him.

Xavion's heart pounded fiercely in his chest. He felt like something was slipping out of his grasp, but he couldn't quite figure out what it was.

Meanwhile, Camryn had already given up on saying goodbye.

When she returned home, she silently tore the page off her calendar and placed her house key on the table. Then, she picked up her luggage and headed downstairs.

On the way to the airport, she opened her chat with Xavion.

After a long pause, she finally typed three lines.

"Let's break up. Thank you for taking care of me these past few years.

"I wish you and Zara happiness.

"Xavion, I'm leaving. Let's never meet again."

With just one sentence, she let go of a three-year-long love.

With one wish for his happiness, she set him free.

With one goodbye forever, she made it clear that they didn't have a future together.

From now on, Xavion would just be her best friend's brother.

After pressing "send", she waited a long time. 

She didn't receive a reply.

Camryn knew Xavion, who was likely with Zara right now, probably was too preoccupied to notice such trivial messages.

Even if he eventually saw them, he wouldn't feel anything. Why would he, when the person he loved was already by his side? Why bother with an ex who was nothing more than a stand-in?

Before boarding, Zayne handed her a new phone.

"Camryn, as per the contract, you'll need to cut off all connections with the outside world starting today. This is your work phone."

Camryn nodded and handed over her phone, completing the exchange.

As the plane took off, the PA announcements were noisy. The group of girls in the seats behind her chattered loudly.

Camryn didn't notice the screen of her phone light up one last time before it was shut off, nor did she hear the frantic series of notification pings.

She turned her head and gazed out the airplane window at the cloudy but clearing skies.

A faint smile appeared on her lips.

From now on, Camryn's life ahead would be nothing but clear skies.

During the three years they were together, Xavion had never imagined he would receive a breakup message from Camryn.

When they first got together, he hadn't thought about how long it would last—three days, three months, or three years. That was as far as it went in his mind.

There was someone he couldn't let go of, and Camryn was merely a temporary harbor for him.

So, he had never truly invested his heart in the relationship.

Camryn's eyes were full of hope when she talked about marriage, the tears that teetered on the edge of falling when she felt wronged.

Xavion had noticed them all but never let them bother him.

He thought he could remain heartless, treating her as nothing more than a stand-in to get him through the difficult years.

But when the person he had dreamed of finally came back, he realized he wasn't as cold and decisive as he imagined.

The person he should have broken up with long ago had stayed by his side, becoming the key obstacle to reuniting with Zara.

Every

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