With swollen and red eyes, I started to handle the funeral arrangements for Grandma.

Grandma loved peace and simplicity. She instructed me to bury her under the big tree in the mountains behind the village. After cremation, she wanted to rest in peace and be accompanied by the tree.

I chose a good spot and made a grave for Grandma.

Reluctantly, I placed Grandma's ashes into the grave and stood there for a long time.

As I was about to leave, bam!

Heard screeching tires followed by high heels clacking on the pavement as someone got outta their car.

"This land is a prime piece of real estate. If we prioritize its development, we're sure to make a huge profit!"

Abbie rocked a white dress and sunglasses, giving off boss lady vibes.

Matt standing next to her. I hadn't seen him in days.

I tried to dodge them, but Matt spotted me first.

He came to a halt, the smile fading from his face and a frown creasing his brow.

"Mona Morris, what are you doing here?"

Grandma's grave was nearby, and her hometown was not far from here.

I had told Matt multiple times that I wanted to bring him to meet Grandma, my only relative in this world, but he always declined.

He had never met Grandma. Naturally, he didn't know why I was there.

I didn't want to waste my time with him. As I was about to leave, Abbie stopped me.

She has a bright and confident smile, with a hint of pride and provocation.

"Mona, to be honest, I'm a little embarrassed to say this. My house had a power outage that night, and I was a bit scared, so Matt came to accompany me. But please don't misunderstand. We just talked about business matters."

Abbie was a suitable match for Matt.

They broke up three years ago, and Abbie went abroad to study. Upon her return, she assumed the position of vice president in the family business.

Addie's endorsements were visible on billboards in the streets and alleys, while her social media and various marketing accounts hailed her as an unstoppable force of strength.

But it was the same woman who should call someone else's boyfriend to accompany her when faced with a power outage at night.

Looking at the deliberately provocative Abbie in front of me, I sneered.

"Since you claim to be a strong woman, why pretend to be helpless? Are you a bitch?"

Abbie's scheming was exposed, and her face immediately soured.

"Mona Morris, why do you speak so rudely?"

Before Abbie could speak, Matt smoothly stepped forward to shield her.

It seemed like I was a beast that eats people, bullying the little white rabbit behind him.

If it were in the past, I might explain for myself, but now, I didn't want to deal with them at all.

If he thought my words were harsh, then so be it. I was tired.

I didn't say anything, but when I turned around to leave, Matt suddenly said, "Mona, you..."

His words were interrupted by Addie.

"Matt, it seems that Mona is angry. Her eyes seem swollen from crying. Is she blaming me for not letting you go back that night? Why don't you go and console her?"

Her words made others think that she was considerate.

But I sneered, closed my eyes, and continued walking forward without stopping.

Perhaps Matt was also taken aback. This was the first time I had ignored him without causing a scene or paying attention to him.

Matt left Abbie and ran over to catch up with me.

"Why haven't you messaged me for so many days? How is Grandma? Is she feeling better?" Matt gazed at me with affection.

But I thought that he was ridiculous.

It had been about two weeks since Grandma passed away. If he tried to message me, he would find that I had already blocked him, but he didn't notice that.

I guessed that the message about breaking up I sent, he didn't even read it.

He agreed to drive Grandma to the hospital but didn't keep his word. On that stormy day, Grandma's treatment was severely delayed and she passed away.

I didn't blame Matt, I only blamed myself.

I blamed myself for being so foolish to believe that Matt would really come to help me.

I blamed myself for being so stupid to give all my savings to Matt for treatment that I got nothing but betrayal in the end.

I turned to look at Grandma's grave and took a deep breath.

I didn't want to swear in front of her.

"Matt Williams, if you missed the text message, let me say it again-

"Let's break up!"

Matt's eyes widened, looking at me incredulously, his brows furrowing even deeper.

He remained silent for a while, then angrily questioning me.

"Mona Morris, isn't it just that I didn't come to pick you up that day? Do you have to throw a tantrum like this?

"I've explained it to you clearly. There's nothing going on between Addie and me. She has always been afraid of the dark. That night, we were just..."

I sneered incessantly.

It seemed that my sneer hurt the guilty Matt.

He got even angrier and held my shoulder. "What are you laughing at?"

I restrained all my laughter and stared at him coldly.

"Matt Williams, I used to love you, but don't take me for a fool. Ask yourself. Do really nothing happen between you two?

"You are my boyfriend. If she's afraid of the dark, why can't she find someone else to accompany her instead of you?"

It was just her sophistry, trying to deceive others, but in the end, he deceived himself as well.

Matt frowned and looked at me like I was being unreasonable.

"Mona Morris, can you stop being so willful? Your Grandma can rely on you, but Addie just returned not long ago, and she can only rely on me."

I sneered and broke free from his hand indifferently.

I didn't want to waste any more time with him, nor did I want to say anything too much in front of Grandma's grave.

Matt saw that I wasn't causing a scene, and his brow relaxed.

He thought that I would be pacified by his words just like before, and quickly calm down, but I turned around and walked away without any hesitation.

When Matt saw that I had walked a long distance, he started to panic and his attitude softened.

"Mona, it's my fault, I wasn't considerate enough.

"If a situation like that happens again, I'll ask my assistant, Lucy, to accompany her, and I'll stay at home to keep you company, okay?"

I still ignored him.

Matt became anxious. He has never had a good temper, and he directly shouted at my back.

"I've already apologized, what else do you want?!"

"I'm tired. Don't follow me."

I had not taken several steps away when I felt dizzy, my legs went weak, and I fainted right away.