Chapter 11 

Faced with his overwhelming affection, I fled. I didn’t know how to reject people properly. 

It was the same as when Dilan confessed to me. Even though I didn’t feel math for him, I agreed out of politeness, 

Half of my unhappiness stemmed from not knowing how to say no. 

After my rejection, Evan learned to take things slowly, softening me with tenderness. 

Every day, he sent me a houquet of flowers and picked me up from work. 

tried every romantic gesture imaginable, while Ethan, unwilling to give up, kept trying to reconcile. 

The two of them exhausted me, and one day, they finally crossed paths. 

Ithan scowled at the flowers in Evan’s hand and demanded 

“Who is he? Why is he giving you flowers?” 

Evan glanced at the roses in Ethan’s hand and smirked colilly. 

“Claire is allergic to roses. Didn’t you know that? What gives you the right to show up here?” 

Ithan froze, quickly throwing the roses into the trash and apologizing to me. 

Tm sorry, I forgot. I won’t buy roses again. What kind of flowers do you Eke?” 

me a headache. I cut him off bluntly. 

Just the sight of him i 

n gave mira 

I’m not investing in your company. 

Give up and stop coming to 

He hesitated before replying dismissively. 

Tve already sold the company. I’m not here for 

or that.” 

“My daughter misses you. I just want to start over with you. I’m not thinking about anything else.” 

Tfrowned, wondering what kind of game he was playing this time. 

Seeing my doudit, he remained calm and added, 

“It’s fine if you don’t believe me, I’ll prove it to you.” 

Through all this, he had changed. He now understood that the person he truly loved had always been me 

But it was too late. Belated love is worth less than g 

grass. 

What’s the point of regret after losing everything? Not all relationships can be salvaged. 

“We’re over. The more you try, the more I’ll resent you. Lot’s leave each other some dignity.” 

Ethan’s face turned pale, his expression filled with pain. 

“Can’t you give me one last chance?” 

After I confirmed my answer, he left, shoulders slumped as his unce proud posture faltered. 

Seeing my discomfort, Evan handed me a bouquet of baby’s breath, pulling a goofy face like he used to when we were kids. 

“Don’t frown. 

Cheer up 

expression made me laugh, and he visibly relaxed. 

15.10 

Love, a Hollow Promise 

Chapter 11 

“If you don’t like me, I’ll stop bothering you. Sorry for causing trouble 

I decided to tease him, nodding solemnly. His face immediately fell 

Tine. Il leave. Call me if you miss me.” 

As he turned to leave. I grabbed his hand. 

“Hey, I didn’t say anything yet. Why are you so impatient?” 

He looked back, puzzled. I felt a little shy but said, 

“Tlike the flowers. Bring me another tomorrow.” 

eyes lit up, brimming with joy and love. 

Thank you for giving me a chance. I’ll work hard to earn your love again treat you a hundred, a thousand times better than before.”