What about your promises? novel

Meanwhile , Filbert had ordered his people to take down every trace of the videos and photos of me online . Then , he began frantically calling my phone . He wanted to explain - to tell me that he didn't release the videos . Unfortunately , no one picked up . The image of my lifeless , hollow eyes kept flashing through his mind , stirring a vague , persistent unease deep in his chest . Pacing the room , phone in hand , he dialed again and again . " Felicia , just pick up !

As long as you do , I'll let everything go - we can start over ! " But all he got was the same automated message . " The number you're trying to reach is currently unavailable . " Refusing to give up , he pulled up my WhatsApp and started texting . " Felicia , what the hell are you doing ? I didn't leak those videos ! I've already had everything about you removed on- line . What more do you want from me ?

" Purchase completed No matter how many messages he sent , it was like throwing rocks into the ocean . Nothing came back . Just then , Nancy pushed open the door and walked in . " Filbert , what are you still doing in here ? All our friends are here , and they're waiting for you . " It was Nancy's birthday , and Filbert had thrown a small party for her at his house , inviting a bunch of friends over . But with Felicia suddenly missing , he had lost any interest in celebrating .

In the past , no matter how angry she got , she never truly disappeared . At most , she'd make a scene and then come back to him on her own . She had never cut contact like this . Thinking back over the past few days , Filbert suddenly realized the change in her had started after he'd abandoned her at the wedding - again . After that , she never got mad again . Even when he brought Nancy into their home , she didn't react . It was like she didn't care anymore . Was it because of the wedding ?

With that thought , Filbert grabbed his phone and sent another message . " Let's get married this Christmas . I promise this time , I won't leave you behind . Isn't that enough ? " 0.0 % 10:24 Chapter 4 Nancy , seeing Filbert distracted and ignoring her , pouted with displeasure ? " If you don't want to celebrate with me , then forget it . I'll just tell everyone to leave . " That finally snapped him back to reality .

288 iVouchers Seeing that she was starting to sulk , Filbert forced himself to smile and gently coaxed her , " No , no - I was just think- ing about something at work . Of course , I want to celebrate your birthday , Nancy . " With that , he took her hand and led her out to join the others . Nancy leaned into his arms affectionately . Their friends began to cheer and tease them , and amid the noise , she gave Filbert a quick kiss on the lips .

Usually , Filbert would've been all over her by now . But today , for some reason , he felt uncomfortable with the intimacy . No matter how he tried , he couldn't stop the im- age of Felicia's broken eyes from resurfacing . Still , with everyone watching , he didn't push Nancy away . After a few rounds of drinks , one of the guests suddenly asked , " Filbert , did you really post that video of Felicia on- line ? That was cold , man . No matter what , she was your fiancée .

" Filbert was about to deny it , but Nancy jumped in first . " He only did it to stand up for me ! She's always bullied me just because she comes from a rich family . Filbert said it was time she learned a lesson . " Left with no choice , Filbert nodded in agreement . But deep dep was starting to regret recording those videos . If not for them , none of this would've escalated like it h sitated , then said , " Filbert , could this all be a misunderstanding ?

I've known Felicia for years- e that kind of person . " cut in . ་ ་ been fooled by her act ! Felicia's a total two - face . Filbert saw her push me down the stairs with his own Filbert felt a wave of irritation within him . He stepped out onto the balcony to smoke and ordered his assistant to find out where I was . But by the end of the night , there was still no news of me . A strange sense of panic began creeping up his spine .

He picked up his phone and tried calling again , This time , the message was even more chilling . " The number you are trying to reach has been turned off . " 42.8 % 10:24 Chapter 4 Nancy noticed the frustration tightening Filbert's face and felt a flash of smug satisfaction in her heart . 288 iVouchers " She's probably just sulking, " she said sweetly . " Trying to get your attention by hiding somewhere and making you worry . " Filbert narrowed his eyes and let out a cold laugh .

" She thinks she can just disappear , and that'll solve everything ? Let her throw her tantrum . I want to see how long she can hide . I'm not going to look for her . "