You're just her friend

Immediately Damien said those words, Harriett removed her phone from her ears and ended the call. Throwing her phone on the kitchen counter as her heart raced.

A few years ago, those words would have meant the world to her but now, she preferred not hearing it.

How did it take him that long to finally fall in love with her and why was it only happening after she left? Harriett’s mind was a mess as she slumped on the kitchen stool.

Five minutes later, she adjusted her position and recollected herself. As she took her phone and headed to her room, a smile appeared on her face.

“It’s a good thing he loves me. It will only make my revenge more hurtful.”

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“Harriett? Are you in there?” A knock on the door stirred her from her sleep and she jumped out of the bed when she recognized the voice to be her mother’s.

“Goodness, Harriett. What were you doing last night to make you sleep in?” Ha Young asked as Harriett yawned and cleaned her eyes, getting rid of the dizziness.

“Slept in? What