At twenty, my family went bankrupt, and we had to move abroad. I knew Leander well enough to understand that he would leave everything behind and come with me.
But Leander had just started his business, and I didn't want him to ruin his future for me, so I broke up with him.
The moment I brought it up, he was undeniably shattered. "Why?"
His question came so suddenly that I hadn't thought of a proper excuse, so I lied without thinking. "I'm pregnant, and I'm going abroad to rest."
His eyes turned red, and the usually calm and collected Leander collapsed. He couldn't accept the truth.
Seeing him—who had always been so composed—show such emotion, my heart ached uncontrollably.
But long-lasting pain is worse than short-lived pain. I made the decision to sever this fruitless relationship, "It's better for both of us to part ways now. Take care of yourself."
After saying this, I turned around and left without hesitation.
At that moment, I truly hoped he wouldn't continue to pursue me. After all, my family's situation had worsened, and we were moving abroad. I didn't want to drag Leander into this mess.
