Chapter 27

Tears streamed down her face as she slowly wiped them away, making her way out of the shop. The false hope she had clung to shattered the reality that she didn't matter in his life.

Why couldn't she just let him go? Regret filled Alice as she questioned herself, why she had challenged Milla.

A profound sadness engulfed her, a feeling that made her want to scream and cry. Her tears flowed uncontrollably, and she couldn't help but keep wiping them away.

Surrounded by numerous onlookers who stared at her with concern, Alice wandered around until she spotted a cafe in the mall. Seeking solace, she entered and chose a corner seat.

Opening her mobile screen, the first thing she did was block Lucas's number. Feeling the weight lift off her shoulders, she experienced a sense of relief after cutting ties with him, especially since he hadn't come to her aid when she was humiliated by his girlfriend.

The waiter approached to take her order, but Alice couldn't decide what to order. Feeling overwh