The Day His Demands Broke My Water novel Chapter 47

I stood frozen in place, a sudden thought crossing my mind. Pulling out my phone, I switched to my alternate account and opened Jeremy’s social media feed.

The moment it loaded, my fingers stopped moving.

Every post there was invisible to my main account.

Scrolling down, I saw that every post from the past three years was about Branka.

"Branka, I’m getting married soon. But I can’t bring myself to feel happy. This beautiful wedding dress and ring should have been yours."

"Branka, it’s Lunar New Year again. It’s snowing in our city. Is it snowing in London this year too?"

"Branka, today is your birthday. If only I could be by your side right now."

"Branka, I got into a car accident today. That girl protected me, but she was badly hurt. I feel I should take responsibility for her. I’m sorry…"

"Branka, I met a girl. She smiles like you, but unfortunately, she’s not you."

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It turned out that Jeremy had been deeply in love with another woman for all these years, a love hidden from my sight.

My tears blurred the screen as dizziness overtook me.

Gripping my phone tighter, I felt a surge of unwillingness and bitterness in my heart.

What had these three years meant for me? To Jeremy, was I just a responsibility? Was that all?

I crouched down, wrapping my arms tightly around myself as memories of my time with Jeremy resurfaced.

We had both been designers, working at the same company.

Once, during my period, I accidentally stained my pants without realizing it.

Jeremy, who was walking behind me, jogged up, took off his jacket, and handed it to me.