Chapter 557

The burning sensation in my throat continued to spread to my heart. I spoke up amidst Brandon's silence. "I won't interrupt your ring shopping. Goodbye!" Having said that, I viciously cut off the call. The force I used to end the call was so great that I felt as though my fingers had snapped. I stood there, frozen in place, until Chris approached me. As I saw him getting closer, I quickly looked down and hastened toward the elevator. "Wait for me, I'll go pack my bags," I said. "I'll come with you," Chris replied. "No need, I'll go myself," I said firmly, quickening my pace. But he still followed me. "What's wrong?" He had noticed that something was off. I felt bitter and resentful, and his question made me feel like I was on the verge of tears. But I knew I couldn't cry. I couldn't let him see my weakness. When I had decided to be with Brandon, I had bragged to Chris. And now I was eating my words. Fighting back the sadness that threatened to consume me, I tried to look st