All Chapters of Shattered Love After A Year Abroad: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

I went abroad for a year to further my studies and kept in touch with my girlfriend, Casey Wilbur, through video calls every day.One day, I saw her first love post a photo with a caption.[We are back together after ten years!]In the photo, my girlfriend was visibly pregnant, holding his arm and smiling sweetly.The post was deleted when I refreshed the page, but I was certain of what I saw.That was her.The scarf around her neck was one I designed myself—the pattern came from the initials of our names combined with our zodiac signs.I lost my composure and booked the earliest flight home immediately.A year ago, my company arranged for me to study abroad as part of a plan to promote me and increase my salary upon my return. At the time, Casey opposed it because it meant delaying our wedding by a year.Before I could persuade her, she suddenly changed her mind."My biggest wish has always been to study in Francena. Since I can't do it, you should go and experience it for m

As soon as I posted the update, my parents were stunned. Within moments, my mom called me, her voice filled with anger. "Are you out of your mind, Leo? Weren't you supposed to get married as soon as you got back? What do you mean you broke up? Did you cheat on her?" Before I could respond, she continued yelling, "I told you long-distance relationships don't work! Did you fall for someone else while you were away?" I chuckled bitterly and replied, "It's her, mom. She's about to give birth to someone else's baby."My mom's voice trembled with rage. "What?! This is my fault. I should've kept an eye on her!" I sighed and tried to console her. "It's not on you, mom. It is what it is, so let her go.""Fine. Take care of yourself. Your dad and I will come to see you in a couple of days." My parents lived in our hometown that was just an hour away from the city. I did not refuse their visit as I knew they were worried about me.As soon as I hung up, my phone buzzed with dozen

Casey's mom proposed that Alex's family buy a house for Greg if they wanted Casey to marry him.However, to everyone's surprise, Alex's family rejected. They were not going to give a single penny. After the baby was born, she could stay home and raise it. No wedding, no fancy celebrations. Everything was cut back! One of my colleagues laughed. "You wouldn't believe it. Her mom got so mad she said they could just call off the wedding, saying that her daughter still had other options! "She has no idea what the market is like for young girls these days!" another colleague chimed in. "Who could afford to buy a house for their brother-in-law, especially in the capital city?" Everyone laughed. I could not help but laugh too. Thank goodness I did not marry Casey. Her family had only agreed to let me date Casey back then when I bought a house in the capital city. It seemed like they were after a house again. I was lucky enough to get out just in time. If I had not left, I

Casey's desperate attempts to turn off the video playing on the giant screen were futile. "Turn it off! Turn it off now!" she screamed, panic-stricken. However, no one paid her any attention. The guests whispered amongst themselves."Even if they're married, why would they show something so outrageous?""She cheated! She hooked up with Alex while her boyfriend was abroad. How could a family like the Coopers accept such a wretched woman?"Alex's parents were visibly furious.The uncensored footage of Casey and Alex drew all eyes to the screen. Casey's face turned pale with humiliation on the stage. The Coopers glared at her with disgust, and Alex's parents left without a word.Before leaving, they turned to Alex and spat, "Clean up your own mess!"I sat in the back corner as a chuckle escaped me. 'You'll pay for your betrayal, Casey,' I thought to myself. The wedding ended in chaos with Casey fainting on stage. Alex rushed her to the hospital, where she gave birth

Casey's face turned pale immediately while I continued, "Besides, I'm not interested in taking back what I've let go, let alone dealing with someone's scraps. Just leave and don't come looking for me again." Her lips trembled as she stared at me. Then, she burst into tears."It's my fault! I was so blind to losing the one who loved me most! I deserve this!" She suddenly let out a bitter laugh, rambling incoherently as she staggered away. I frowned.After closing the door, I adjusted the security cameras at the entrance just in case she tried to cause trouble for me. Two days later, the local news exploded with a shocking headline, and when I got to work, my colleagues were abuzz with gossip."Isn't that Mr. Blunt's ex? She killed someone!""Thankfully they broke up early, or he might've been the one who got stabbed!""She destroyed her own life!" I turned my head at their chatter and caught a glimpse of their phones. The top news story of the day was displayed. C