Chapter 22.

"Alden!"

Emberly hugged the man when they arrived at the restaurant where they met. A restaurant was so private that Alden needed to rent it overnight to meet Emberly.

Alden released their hug roughly and clicked his tongue. "Don't hug me recklessly again! We don't know what will happen amid our chaotic situation!"

"Everyone already knows about our relationship. Why hide it, Alden?!" Emberly's face, which had been smiling brightly, became cloudy again. She released her pent-up emotions, "Do you know how long I've been waiting for you to get out of touch? Now that I've been out for a month to see you, I'm being bullied on campus!"

"You should know why they're acting like that towards you!" Alden exclaimed in annoyance.

"Yes, the cause of all this is Victoria. Because of her, we split up and had to endure all this!" Emberly snapped at him.

Both of them were silent. Alden did not refute what Emberly said, even though his common sense knew the blame lay with him. His big