Return of the Scumbag
I spotted Matthew, who had disappeared for quite some time.
I had just parked at the company’s underground garage when he appeared at my car, dressed sharply.
I didn’t know how he found me, almost as if he’d been keeping tabs on me.
He smiled warmly and even opened the car door. “Chlo!”
It seemed I had forgotten about this person’s existence. Seeing him again felt like waking up from a
dream and returning to reality.
noveldrama1 sighed. How was this man still alive? As soon as he appeared, I felt sick again.
“Move aside!” I spoke icily.
“Chlo, I was wrong! Don’t hold it against me. I came to apologize to you today.” Suddenly, Matthew
seemed to revert to his former self. “Chlo, I’ve missed our daughter!”
He blocked me, acting like he was really sad. Even his eyes looked watery. I didn’t know if he really
cared
about our daughter.
daughter a lot. “Listen, it’s been tough for both of us since our split. We’re not happy,” he said. “I miss
our da Can I see her? And also, my mom is sick, and she keeps mentioning you. Chlo, can we try
again?”
“Impossible!” I said it sternly, trying to go around him. I didn’t want to be near him.
“Chlo, please, I’m begging you! I was too focused on work before, but I still want to bebe with you!”
Matthew was relentless, and his performance was top–notch.
“Matthew, man up and stop bothering me. Just face it! There’s no turning back for us.” I said, “Think of
your upcoming baby instead! You don’t have to worry about our daughter anymore!”
“I just closed a big deal. Let’s do it together, my wife! We can succeed together! Don’t be mad
anymore!”
I couldn’t contain my anger. “Wake up! No matter how many deals you sign, it has nothing to do with
me. Move aside!”
Matthew hugged me, then quickly kissed my neck while muttering nonsensical words.
1 forcefully pushed him away and gave him a resounding slap. “I’ll repeat it. Please stop harassing me.
We’re never getting back together!”
As I walked away, I vigorously wiped my neck in disgust. I hated him so much that even his smell
Behind me. Matthew called out. “Chloe, you’ll regret this. Don’t think you’re still Atlas’s precious little
gem. He’s just toying with you! You can’t compete with them. Stop being so stubborn! You’re just a
woman he discarded
He must have seen that news report, which gave him the confidence to confront me
Sadness overwhelmed me. I wondered how many more villains I would meet. Though I wasn’t sure
what
lay ahead, I sensed more trials in my future