An Abandoned Secret Lover

Nathan walked in, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit. The moment he stepped through the door, his gaze immediately landed on Bianca.

He took a few steps forward, about to speak, but then he noticed me sitting nearby. His steps faltered for a brief moment before he walked straight to Bianca’s side.

"This is for you."

"Really? Let me see!" Bianca excitedly opened the exquisite gift box, revealing a stunning diamond necklace.

"I knew you’d like it. I specially bid for it at an auction just for you." Nathan’s eyes lingered on Bianca’s face, filled with tenderness and adoration.

Unfortunately, he forgot that today was our third anniversary. Technically, we hadn’t even broken up yet.

Bianca’s face lit up with joy. "It’s so stunning! Put it on for me!"

Nathan smiled and carefully clasped the necklace around her neck. They stood so close together, looking like a perfect match.

"I love it! You’ve given me so many diamonds, but this one is the most beautiful!"

A tight, suffocating feeling gripped my heart, especially when I caught the wary look in Nathan’s eyes.

Feigning innocence, I asked, "Nathan, do you give Bianca gifts often?"

Bianca nodded without hesitation. "Of course! He sends me something every month—so many diamonds, I can barely keep track. He knows I love them."

How ironic.

The diamonds Nathan gave Bianca were carefully selected, chosen with thought.

But mine? They were given merely out of convenience. For someone who was just a pastime, Nathan didn’t need to know my preferences.

The pink diamond sparkled brilliantly under the light, piercing my eyes like a cruel joke.

I don’t know where I found the courage, but my words carried a sharp edge. "Nathan treats you so well. I wonder if his girlfriend would feel uncomfortable about it."

Nathan’s smile vanished instantly. He shot me a warning glare.

Nevertheless, Bianca hadn’t noticed. She suddenly exclaimed, "Oh, my brother’s here!"

Then, she turned to me with an apologetic smile. "I’ll be right back!"

As soon as she left, Nathan grabbed my arm and pulled me into the empty garden. His brows furrowed, eyes filled with reprimand.

"Sienna, what are you trying to do?"

I rubbed my sore eyes, my voice calm but firm. "I should be asking you that, Nathan. Today is our third anniversary. Are you still planning on keeping our relationship a secret?"

Nathan was caught off guard. He hesitated for a moment, then awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck. "I’ve been really busy lately. Let’s talk about this later."

Under the dim moonlight, I noticed his gaze flickering back toward the hall. Even in this brief moment, his mind was still on Bianca.

"Sienna, you used to be so understanding. What’s gotten into you?"

A sharp pain stabbed through my heart. So, because I was ‘understanding’, that meant he could openly trample on my feelings?

"Nathan, you won’t break up with me because you don’t want to be the bad guy, is that it?"

His face turned slightly red, as if I had hit the nail on the head. "That’s not true. When did I ever say I wanted to break up? Sienna, don’t be unreasonable. Acting like this isn’t cute at all."

I laughed bitterly. "Bianca is cute. She’s perfect in every way. Nathan, from this moment on, we’re done. Go be with her."

"Sienna!" he called my name sharply. "What does this have to do with Bianca? Don’t drag innocent people into our problems."

So Bianca was innocent, and I was guilty by default?

I clenched my fists, reached for the necklace around my neck, and yanked it off with force. "I never liked diamonds. Take your cheap charity and get lost!"

This was probably the first time in my life I had ever cursed. I had truly reached my breaking point.

Nathan’s expression darkened. "Sienna, don’t go too far."

Just as I was about to retort, a cold, low voice sounded from behind me.

"If you don’t like it, throw it outside. My house doesn’t take in trash."