All Chapters of Eat Your Regret: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

The disdain in Christopher's gaze and tone was evident, and there was a look of scorn on his face that I'd never seen in the past.He thought I was disgusting?I felt like a nail was being driven into my heart. It hurt so badly that I trembled while sucking in a deep breath. I clenched my fists, letting my nails bite into my palms. The pain was nothing compared to the one in my heart, though.I'd worked all hours of the day to get enough money for him to treat his legs. During the day, I would make food deliveries. At night, I would wash dishes at a hotel. I'd done all of this so I could earn 20 thousand dollars as soon as possible.My hands became cracked after everything I'd put them through, and the pain was sometimes so intense that I couldn't sleep at night. I'd never complained, though.It turned out all I was getting in exchange for everything I'd done over the past three years was Christopher's disgust.I was a young woman—how could I not want my hands to feel soft and su

The woman kept screaming at me, but I could only stare at her and watch as her lips parted and closed. I heard her throw expletives my way, but all I could think about was the 50 thousand dollars she wanted as compensation. It was an amount that could drown me.My brain was in such a mess that I couldn't process the matter. Where was I going to get 50 thousand dollars? A wave of despair washed over me. I lowered my head and kept apologizing."I'm so sorry. I'll definitely compensate you if I'm really the one who broke the bracelet. Can we check the surveillance footage to be sure?"The woman exploded at my words. "What the hell do you mean by that? Do you think I'm trying to scam you out of your money, or are you trying to act like this has nothing to do with you? I'm going to complain about this restaurant and expose you online!"The manager hurried over and glared at me. Then, he turned to the woman, looking ingratiating. "We're the ones at fault, so it's only right for us to com

Even until now, Christopher thought I was lying to him."I remember you being an orphan, Ms. Moore. Where would you have gotten 20 thousand dollars from? Don't tell me you resorted to certain unscrupulous methods for money." It was clear what Meredith insinuated.Christopher's expression darkened at that. Flames of rage burned in his eyes as he snarled, "Where did the money come from?"I asked in return, "Does it have anything to do with you, Mr. Linden?"He'd already scammed me out of my money and feelings. Did he want to continue tormenting me?He barked out a derisive laugh, his gaze turning ruthless. "Fine, then. Be that way."He and Meredith sped off.…Christopher had snapped the bank card for the 50 thousand dollars Meredith wanted to give to me, so the customer with the broken bracelet ultimately brought the matter to the police.However, upon checking the surveillance footage, it was discovered that she was the one who'd caused it to snap. I was absolved of all blame

As soon as Christopher's voice rang out, Meredith fell to the floor and quickly pulled her usual tricks—she pretended to be the victim and acted like I'd hurt her.The blood at the corner of my mouth was evidence enough, though.He hurried to me and held me up, his gaze full of heartache. I lowered my eyes, trying to make myself look pitiful. "I'm fine. I'm the third party in this relationship, anyway. I'll accept any trouble that Ms. Tate wants to get me into."I want to go home, Chris. I don't want the clothes, jewelry, or money. All I want is for us to go back to living in that small apartment. Those were the happiest days of my life."This moved him. He caressed my head and said softly, "I'll deal with this. No one can hurt you from now on."When he turned to face Meredith, his gaze was ice cold. "I indulged in you because of my engagement with you. Now, I'm calling it off."This announcement that the engagement between the Linden and Tate families was off made Meredith turn