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After the Breakup:  The Actress's Lost Love

After the Breakup: The Actress's Lost Love

Gualterio Leakey

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I've spent six years accompanying Jiang Lin from being unknown to becoming a household name. On the day she achieved fame and success, she publicly announced her relationship with another man. She said, "Nan Yu, let's call it quits!" I replied, "Fine!" Later, I reunited with my girlfriend after seven years apart. At my wedding with my girlfriend, the superstar Jiang Lin held my hand and humbly pleaded, "Ah Yu, please come back! Even if it's just as a substitute, I'm willing!"

Chapter 1

I devoted six years to supporting Jemma, witnessing her journey from being unknown to becoming a household name.

On the day she achieved success, she made a high-profile announcement about her new relationship with another man.

She said, "Kade, let's call it quits."

I replied, "Alright."

Later, I reunited with my girlfriend, who had been missing for seven years.

At my wedding, the famous Jemma held my hand and pleaded humbly, "Kade, please come back!

Even if it's just as a stand-in, I'm willing!"

1.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jemma and me being together, and it's also the day she received her first major award.

At the award ceremony celebration, she was surrounded by admirers.

As I gazed at her face, which always made my heart race, I pulled out the diamond ring from my pocket, ready to propose.

Just then, her slightly excited voice came through the microphone: "Today, I've finally received the award I've always dreamed of. On this memorable day, I want to introduce my beloved to everyone-"

My eyes sparkled with anticipation, my heart pounding.

But in the next moment, the ring slipped from my hand to the floor.

I watched as the man who frequently appeared on Jemma's phone walked past me onto the stage.

Jemma looked at him with eyes full of love: "My beloved Alec, thank you for being with me all this way. Alec, thank you, and I love you!"

Her public declaration of love instantly set the room abuzz with excitement.

Everyone cheered and congratulated her, while I stood there, stunned.

It wasn't until Jemma's assistant, Madalyn, tugged at my sleeve that I snapped back to reality.

"Kade, what's wrong?

Is this ring yours?"

Madalyn held the ring I had just dropped.

I forced a smile.

"Yes, it's mine."

Her expression turned a bit odd upon hearing that.

"This ring..."

"It's a prop Jemma needs for filming tomorrow. I'm just keeping it safe for her."

Madalyn let out a sigh of relief.

"You scared me, Kade. I thought you had feelings for Jemma too!"

I shook my head.

To avoid affecting Jemma's career, I had never told anyone about our relationship.

But now, she had bypassed me, her manager, to publicly announce her relationship with another man.

"Kade, it must have been your idea for Jemma to announce her relationship today!

You really know how to handle her publicity."

"Jemma finally got the Best Actress award she longed for and found her Prince Charming. I'm genuinely happy for her."

Watching Jemma on stage, tears of joy in her eyes, I murmured softly, "Yes, she finally got what she wanted."

2.

As I expected, Jemma didn't come back all night.

I sat in the living room, reading through the flood of congratulatory messages on Twitter until dawn.

[Jemma's love and career both flourishing, wishing her eternal happiness.]

[Her boyfriend is so handsome, wishing Jemma and her boyfriend a long-lasting relationship.]

[Jemma, you must be happy~]

In response to her fans' blessings, she even posted a thank-you video on Twitter.

In the video, she wore a sweet, blissful smile, with a couple's ring on her finger.

Seeing the ring on her finger, I lit a cigarette.

Back then, to secure her a supporting role in a major production, I drank with the director until I had stomach bleeding.

I was rushed to the hospital by those around me.

When I came out of the operating room, she said she had to go to the neighboring city for Alec's birthday party.

At that time, Jemma's career was just starting to take off.

Worried that the paparazzi might catch her, I pleaded with her through my pain, holding her hand tightly, asking her to stay.

She thought I was jealous of Alec.

She raised the hand I was holding: "You promised me you wouldn't interfere with my relationship with Alec!"

I froze, then silently withdrew my hand and lay back on the hospital bed, powerless.

Jemma was someone I had been her devoted admirer for a year.

So even if my intentions were for her good, I had no right to say anything.

Seeing me remain silent, she gently kissed the corner of my lips.

"Kade, take care and rest. I'll be back in a few days and bring you a gift. What do you want?"

I hesitated for a moment before speaking, "A ring, I want a couple's ring!"

Hearing this, Jemma's face immediately darkened.

"I don't like rings. If you can't think of anything else, let me know when you do."

With that, she left without looking back.

But now, she willingly wore another ring.

3.

Jemma returned the next morning.

By then, the ashtray was piled high with cigarette butts, and the room was filled with a heavy smoke smell.

In the past, she would have lost her temper at me for this.

But today, perhaps because of the love she was experiencing, her temper was surprisingly good.

She quietly opened the windows and then sat beside me.

To my surprise, she, who usually disliked the smell of smoke, took a cigarette from the pack and put it in her mouth.

After finishing the cigarette, she slowly spoke, "Kade, let's call it quits."

My gaze fell on her delicate face, a face I truly loved.

Six years ago, when I first saw her, it was this face that captivated me.

That's why I stayed by her side, supporting her through thick and thin to reach where she is today.

I devoted all my time and energy to Jemma.

Everyone envied her for having a manager who cared so deeply for her.

Perhaps she felt my dedication.

That's why she agreed to give us a try after Alec rejected her confession for the tenth time.

But no matter how many years I spent with her or how much I gave, I could never compare to Alec in her eyes.

I looked at her face and softly asked, "Have you made up your mind?"

After a moment, she gently nodded.

I nodded in return.

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