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In front of everyone , Yorick , not wanting to make a scene , firmly pushed Liora away . But to everyone’s shock , the very next second , Liora blurted out i love for Yorick in front of everyone . “ I’m not drunk , ” Liora cried . “ I love you , Yorick ! ”
The crowd erupted in cheers and teasing , but Yorick’s brow furrowed . He knew he’d become the unwilling center of attention .
Yorick desperately looked for Werner to help him get away , but Werner , who had been right there just moments ago , had vanished into thin air . As Yorick turned to leave , Liora latched onto him again , and that was when Irene appeared .
Yorick said anxiously , “ That’s exactly how it happened , I swear . I’m telling you the truth . There’s really nothing going of between me and Liora .
“ Enough ! ” Irene snapped . “ Yorick , do you expect me to believe you ? You come to this kind of place , she’s all over you , declaring her tove , and everyone’s giving you those knowing looks . Only a fool would believe there’s nothing going on between you two . ”
“ Look , it was just a coincidence . I was just there to pick up Werner . As for what you saw , Liora was drunk and shamelessly spouting drunken nonsense , and people just got the wrong idea . If you don’t believe me , you can ask Werner yourself . ”
Irene snapped , “ I’m not asking him . I can’t afford to lose face like that ! ”
Irene’s world shattered . “ You might as well just be honest with me . You and Liora are involved . You must’ve cheated on me when I wasn’t looking . Can you still call yourself a man ? ”
Yorick exclaimed , “ Why are you distorting the facts like this ? If I’ve truly betrayed you , may I , Yorick , be struck dead by lightning ! ”
“ I’m done with your oaths . I won’t fall for your lies . On my birthday , you’re here at a place like this , all over another woman , and you expect me to believe there’s nothing between you two ? Impossible ! ”
Yorick fell silent . He pleaded , his voice raw , “ Then tell me , what will it take for you to trust me ? ”
Irene snapped , “ You dare ask me ? You know exactly what you’ve done . I don’t want to see you today . Jonathan’s with the neighbors , and I’m going home
now . Stay away tonight . ”
The rain stopped . Irene turned on her heel and walked away without a backward glance
Yorick hurried after her , pulling a bracelet . “ It’s your birthday . I really , wanted to make it special for you . You’ve worked so hard taking care of our home and Jonathan . I’ll head back to the factory . There’s still a lot to do today . ”
Irene impatiently shook off Yorick’s hand , sending the bracelet clattering to the ground .
Yorick picked up the bracelet , let out a weary sigh , and handed it back to Irene . “ You’re not thinking clearly right now . Let’s both take a moment to cool off . No need to make a scene out here and let people laugh at us . ”
Yorick’s figure faded from Irene’s sight . His parting gaze seèmed to say mournfully , “ Nothing I say now will convince you . ”
Irene returned home and picked up Jonathan from the neighbor’s . After putting him to bed , she sat blankly in the kitchen , lost in thought .
Irene found herself reminiscing about every precious moment she had shared with Yorick . They used to be so happy before Liora ever entered their lives . Back then , their world revolved around each other , with no room for anyone else .
‘ Will my life really go back to how it used to be if only Liora were gone ? ‘ Irene wondered . The thought of making Liora vanish from this world had haunted Irene’s mind time and again .
She picked up the mirror and traced her fingers over her face . ‘ When did I become such a bitter woman ? ‘ she wondered . “ If only Liora were out of the picture , Yorick and I could go back to how things used to be . ‘
But her conscience told her not to do that After a night of tossing and turning , grappling with her inner turmoil , trene barely slept a wink . Early the next morning , Werner appeared out of nowhere . His arrival dealt Irene a crushing blow ..
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