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"Nothing."

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I stared out the window, red-eyed. The next second, fireworks exploded

outside. It was dazzlingly beautiful. I remembered Vanessa saying Trent would

set off fireworks for her.

Seeing me staring at the fireworks,

Trent said with tenderness."You like this?

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get you a bigger, better one. What do

you think?"

He hugged me tightly, whispering.

I smiled bitterly, bravely blinking back my tears.

""Trent, I don't like second-hand

ideas."

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I didn't say the rest. Nor do I like

second-hand men.

He knew I was talking about

fireworks, still, his heart skipped a beat.

He suddenly panicked.

After a moment, he hugged me

tighter.

"Then I'll come up with better ideas

to make you happy. You'll never have to

envy

the other women."

I remained silent, staring into the distance.

Trent went out early and came home late in the next few days. No one knew

what he was doing. Even the maids

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"Yes, he really dotes on you. It's only been a few days since he gave you that

custom-made ring and he's ready for your next gift."

I remained expressionless.

One day, Trent mysteriously took my

hand and put me into his car.

"Honey, I'm taking you to a place you'

Il definitely love."

I was about to refuse when my phone vibrated.

It was Vanessa.

"Lily, guess who's more important to

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him now, you or me?"

A second later, Trent's phone

vibrated. I glanced at it.

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Vanessa sent him a picture of her

wearing black tights."I'm waiting for you.

Don't miss out, honey."

Trent's eyes darkened, his Adam's

apple bobbing.

After a few seconds, he put his phone

away."Honey, I have to go. Work stuff."

"I'll take you there next time, okay?"

I looked into his eyes, then smiled. That smile made him uneasy. Then, I got

out of the car without a word.

Three seconds later, Trent's car sped

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A few hours later, Vanessa sent me a

picture of a trash can full of used

condoms.

"Lily, you lost again. I'm pregnant, and he's still so crazy about me... Can't he

live without me?"

Vanessa's tone was triumphant, but I didn't reply. I was leaving; these things

couldn't hurt me anymore.

For the next few days, Trent didn't

come home. I didn't ask.

Vanessa kept sending me pictures

slices of fruit, bags of luxury goods, home-

cooked meals... She was showing off how much Trent loved her.

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I didn't respond. I was busy removing

everything related to me from the house.

Since I had decided to disappear, I would

disappear completely.

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