The Last Time I Loved Him (Autumn and Ryan)

Chapter

3

Once on the plane, my phone rang.

"Ms. Smith, Ethan sent someone to purchase the four-leaf clover diamond rings. I believe they're meant for you. Just wanted to inform you."

So, I hadn't been mistaken! A pair of four-leaf clover rings- the same design as the necklace resting on my chest.

I had personally designed this set before placing it in the store:

one diamond necklace and a matching pair of couple rings.

Following my instructions, the store manager had reserved them exclusively for Ethan.

"Mia, I told you this was the right place to visit! Look, isn't this your favorite pattern?"

That day, he spotted it immediately and pulled me toward the display.

I knew I was important to him because, from the moment we met, he had committed all my preferences to memory.

But he had only bought the necklace that day and placed it around my neck.

"Mia, you're so beautiful. When we get married, I'll buy the rings too. Is that okay?"

For years, I had waited for him to make good on that promise and purchase those rings for me.

I subconsciously touched the necklace at my throat, wondering:

Why now?

Is this supposed to be his way of making amends?

I picked up my phone and aimlessly scrolled through the screen, my heart racing despite my efforts to stay composed. Damn it!

What exactly was I expecting?

And then I saw it -the pair of rings I had dreamed about for so long:

"Tonight's surprise-luxury that's worth every penny."

Alice had posted a photo on social media. In it, she and Ethan were holding hands, both wearing the matching four-leaf clover diamond rings. The diamonds sparkled brilliantly, but they stung my eyes like needles.

"Worth every penny"? Of course.

Under my guidance, the store manager had priced this ten-million-dollar luxury set at just a hundred thousand dollars.

Alice certainly knew what she was getting, didn't she?

I liked her post and left a comment:

"Congratulations to you both!"

Not long after, Ethan called. He didn't even give me a chance to speak before launching into a tirade.

"Mia! Getting bold, aren't you? Resigning from the company group-just wait until I get back to deal with you!"

"And now you're being passive-aggressive in Alice's social media post? What's your problem? Apologize to her immediately!"

I replied coldly, "It's simple, Ethan. I'm stepping aside. Let's break up."

Only now did I realize how easy it was to say the words, break up.

Ethan's voice rose. "What did you say? After everything I've done the food, the clothes- you dare threaten me with a for you- breakup?"

Alice's voice chimed in faintly from the background, "Ethan, Mia probably didn't mean it. She might have misunderstood. Don't be angry with her."

I couldn't bear to listen any longer. I hung up and turned off my phone.

On the plane, pink crystal glasses, exquisite decorations, and a fine bottle of wine awaited me.

And of course, an array of impeccably handsome flight attendants, each towering at six feet tall.

It had been so long since I'd indulged in such luxury. Al these years, I'd revolved around Ethan as though he were the center of my universe.

I waved to one of the attendants. We're going home."

"Tel the captain to take off.