Chapter 23 Breaking Promises

It felt like everything between Calvin and I shattered after that day. He stopped coming home, and I didn't bother asking why. Even when we saw each other at work, we acted like strangers. Oddly enough, I discovered a strange kind of freedom in it. Without him, the air around me felt lighter, and it became a little easier to breathe. Emily stopped trying to get under my skin, but every time our paths crossed, she couldn't help but flash that smug smile. Calvin was just a jerk. If it hadn't been Emily, someone else would've taken him away. There were plenty of people who looked just like me in a world this big. So, finding another version of me wouldn't be difficult. But honestly, I couldn't care less about their drama anymore. I had more important things to focus on—like starting my injections. The finance department knew I was in need, so once Calvin signed off on it, they quickly deposited the bonus into my account. I felt a surge of confidence with the money. I even splurged