Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Huh ? The girls gaze flickered toward Pax , her brows knitting together in momentary confusion .
Wait … isnt this Your husband ? Paxs lips quirked up slightly , amusement flickering in his dark eyes .
The title husband seemed to entertain him , as if he had already claimed his place beside me , as if none of the past days had unraveled us at all .
But then , realization dawned , and his attention shifted to me .
His expression turned questioning , waiting for an explanation .
Who are they ? The girl , oblivious to the tension that had suddenly thickened the air , smiled brightly .
Oh ! Your girlfriend is renting the apartment to us ! she said cheerfully , her voice carrying an innocence that twisted something inside my chest .
I figured she was cleaning up all on her own , so we thought wed drop by and help .
She lifted the bags in her hands cleaning supplies , neatly packed , a gesture of goodwill .
A small kindness.A harmless act .
Renting it out ? The lightness in Paxs features vanished in an instant .
His brows drew together , his body tensing beside me .
Cecilia … youre moving ? His voice was sharper now , laced with something unreadable .
Why didnt you tell me ? Where are you going ? His questions came rapid fire , one after another , pressing , demanding , like he could pull the 18:03 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 52.3 % Chapter 14 answers from me before I had the chance to evade them .
The girls smile faltered .
Realizing she had said too much , she shot me an uncertain glance , her fingers tightening around the handles of the bags she carried .
Oh , I- I didnt mean to- I smiled , quiet and steady .
Its fine .
Then , I turned to Pax , my voice light , even .
I just hadnt gotten around to telling you yet .
His expression didnt soften .
If anything , a flicker of unease crossed his features , his dark eyes searching mine for something an explanation , reassurance , control .
I lowered my lashes .
Two more days .
I didnt want to argue .
Didnt want to get caught in another cycle of conversations that wouldnt change a thing .
So , I exhaled slowly and said , simply , We broke up .
It didnt make sense for me to stay here anymore .
For a second , Pax didnt move .
Then , something in his posture eased .
His shoulders relaxed just slightly , and I saw it- Relief .
Because in his mind , that was all this was .
Me trying to erase the past .
A natural step in moving on .
That makes sense , he murmured , nodding as if this version of events fit neatly into the reality he had constructed .

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And then , without hesitation , Then move into my place .
Theres no point in going through all this trouble .
52.69 % Chapter 14 I shook my head .
No need .
I finished packing yesterday .
His lips parted as if he wanted to argue , but I didnt give him the chance .
Turning back to the couple , I offered another small smile , my voice carrying a quiet finality .
Ive already cleaned most of the place , so you dont need to worry about it .
But thank you for thinking of me .
Its rain two should head back soon .
For a moment , there was only the soft patter of rain against the pavement .
Then , the girl exhaled , pressing a hand over her chest in exaggerated relief .
Oh , thank God .
I thought I said something wrong for a second ! She nudged her boyfriend playfully before turning back to me , her eyes bright with sincerity .
You and your boyfriend look so good together , by the way .
I mean , your pictures were cute , but in real life , youre even better matched ! Her tone was lighthearted , oblivious .
Beside me , Pax didnt respond .
But I could feel it the weight of his gaze , lingering , shifting , as if something was beginning to click into place .
Right ? The girl elbowed her boyfriend , grinning .
Dont you think so ? Caught off guard , the boy nodded hastily .
Y Yeah , yeah , totally .
And then- The final misstep .
Oh ! Since you two made up- The girl looked up at me , curiosity shining in her eyes .
Are you going abroad together , then ?