A Crazy One-night Stand

"Ken is coming to Jameson. I heard that his business is going to be transferred here. However, there is nothing between us and there will never be." Alina's expression was a little uncomfortable but her tone was firm.

Rosie immediately changed the topic. "Alright, let's not talk about him. Tell me, who is this person you are going to marry? What does he do? What is his family background? Seriously, you should have told me It is not like you to keep such important news from me!"

A smile spread across Alina's face. "I just met him. His name is...Wilson. He is rich and handsome!" To be honest, she really didn't know much about that scumbag. Alina couldn't even remember his last name.

Rosie stared at Alina and said solemnly, "Alina, are you doing this because of Ken? Marriage is not child's play. Three years ago, you broke up with Ken. Your mother abused and humiliated you all this while because she wanted you to marry him. I understand your pain but I sincerely hope that you will still believe in love. Heartache takes time to heal. Three, four, or five years, it doesn't matter. You are still young. Don't get married hastily to someone just because of Ken!"

As she spoke, Rosie gripped Alina's hand. "Alina, listen to my advice and don't be impulsive. Even if Ken came to Jameson City, you should not make any rash decisions that you may regret later. It is his fault anyway, isn't it?"

Alina tried to reassure her. "Rosie, this decision has nothing to do with Ken!"

Rosie said hurriedly: "Then is it because of your mother? Your mother wants a huge sum as dowry and this Wilson guy is rich. Are you going to sacrifice your future?"

Alina shook her head. "My mother is indeed a sucker for money, but I am not a gold digger. Apart from the one million dollars as dowry, I will not ask for any money from him. My mother and brother's expenses will still be supported by me. In regards to the dowry, when I have enough money, I will return it to him."

"But, do you love him?" Rosie asked again.

Alina smiled and shook her head. "I don't love him but I don't hate him either."

"How can you get married without love? Alina, it is too impulsive of you!"

"Rosie, please support me. I have made up my mind!" Alina knew that she did not believe in heart-fluttering love anymore. She was too old for that.

"Alina, how about moving out first instead of getting married?" Rosie tried to convince her one last time.

"Rosie, I have thought through everything. I think it's time for me to get married!"

Rosie gave up. She served Alina some food from the hotpot and said, "Okay, I give up. Alina, don't hold back if you are unhappy after marriage. Divorce is really common nowadays. The most important thing is that you are happy and healthy!"

Rosie knew Alina's current situation at home. Once, she heard with her own ears how Alina's mother criticised her. If Alina hadn't stopped her, Rosie would have lost her temper. Such an abusive environment could drive anyone crazy. Perhaps, if Alina got married, it would be better for her to live elsewhere than with her family.

Seeing Alina's determination, Rosie held her hand tightly. "Alina, you can rely on me anytime. I'll be there for you!"

"Yes, you are still on my side. Rosie, you don't have to worry about me. No one would be consistently unlucky. After all my bad luck, who knows, maybe this would be the turning point of my life?" Alina's smile was full of hope and warmth.

Her phone rang suddenly. Alina gestured for Rosie to be silent before she looked at the caller ID. It was the woman who had asked her to leave Jameson City a few days ago. She picked up the call and asked, "What can I do for you, Anne?"

Her smile became forced as she listened to what the woman had to say. Alina replied stiffly, "Sure, see you there. I am not the one who should be afraid of the past, unlike you, isn't it?"

Alina met with a woman at a cafe called Aspen Coffee.

A beautiful and elegant woman sat across from Alina. Alina was familiar with this woman. Her name was Anne Smith. Three years ago, she knelt in front of Alina in tears, begging her to leave Ken. She claimed that she was pregnant with Ken's child. She could not bear for her unborn child to have an incomplete family.

Alina initially refused Anne because she could not believe that Ken would cheat on her. She was unable to accept that Ken had betrayed her love.

Ken's mother, Mrs. Anderson, accompanied Anne that day. Mrs. Anderson was adamant that Alina should leave Ken because of the unborn child. 00000000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐