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With trembling hands, I clicked on it and found that the IP matched.
This user had been updating continuously for six years, with hundreds of dense posts.
It was like I had accidentally opened Pandora’s box. The contents inside left me speechless.
It was all about Sage, every word and line filled with suppressed love and obsession.
The account started as a record of their romance, and later became Arlo’s endless pining for Sage.
“November 9, 2021: I’m with someone else now. I won’t wait for you anymore.”
That was the day I don’t know how many times I had actively confessed to him, and Arlo–finally agreed to be with me.
It turns out it wasn’t because he was moved by me, but because Sage had left the country that day.
“March 10, 2022: I slept with someone else. It’s your fault for dating other people.”
I remember Arlo was drunk that night, clinging to me and not letting me leave. In the end, he sweet–talked me into sleeping with him.
“May 16, 2023: Are you really not coming back? I hate you. I’ll never forgive you!”
That year, Arlo held me tight and took out a diamond ring from his pocket to put on my finger.
He looked at me tenderly and promised:
“Zinnia, I will marry you.”
I took a deep breath, not having the courage to read on.
I scrolled directly to the most recent update, which was from not long ago:
“I’ve lost to you again. After all these years, I still can’t let go. I will always love only you.”
The accompanying photo was of the two of them together.
They were holding hands tightly, smiles of happiness on their faces.
Tears fell uncontrollably, dripping onto my phone screen and blurring my vision.
The deception and betrayal cut me to the core, leaving my heart bleeding.
It turns out that throughout our three years together, not a moment of Arlo’s love belonged to me.
Young love burns hot and true, persisting for many years.
Arlo was willing to overcome all obstacles, just to have Sage again.
Even though she had left him for so many years, abandoned him, he still gladly offered up his heart.
But what about me?
My whole body shook as realization dawned.
No wonder Arlo never argued with me – he simply didn’t care.
No wonder Arlo never cared about my state – I just wasn’t important to him.
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No wonder he got so excited he fell down the stairs and broke his leg – it wasn’t because he was rushing to see me, but because Sage’s sudden return had thrown his heart into chaos.
I barely steadied my thoughts and took screenshots of everything, preserving the evidence.
11:45 AM
