Chapter 47: Making Decisions Seriously

The bracelet was a custom-made gift Julian had commissioned from a renowned artisan abroad for Chloe's third birthday together. It was a one-of-a-kind piece, and he had even named it “Cherish,” symbolizing how Chloe was the person he cherished most in his life. From the moment Chloe received the bracelet, she had never taken it off. But now, she had left it behind, along with everything else. It felt like she had thrown away not just the bracelet, but all the memories, emotions, and years they had spent together. As Julian sat on the edge of the bed, he felt like all the strength had been drained from his body. Only now did he realize that every word Chloe had said and every decision she had made hadn’t been out of anger. She had been serious all along. She had thought carefully before doing anything, and she had seriously decided to leave him. ... Downstairs, Megan had noticed the eerie silence coming from upstairs. Feeling uneasy, she finally decided to check on Julian. As sh