Chapter 124

Cindy smugly exclaimed, "He spent his entire month's allowance to take me out for afternoon tea at a five-star hotel. He said, even though he had no money, I deserved the best in the world. He was willing to give everything to treat me well."

If this had been earlier, when I first found out about Max's affair, hearing Cindy boast like this would have caused me immense pain. But now, as I faced Cindy's arrogance, I felt nothing.

Well, maybe I did feel something—I realized just how foolish I had been. I never questioned Max's "thoughtfulness" when we were together. I never complained about eating street food or drinking free bottled water. He couldn't even afford a ten-dollar boba tea.

Cindy was right. I had been completely deceived by Max's cheap yet romantic gestures.

But was I wrong for falling for it?

Even now, I don't think I was wrong. The mistake lay with the scoundrel and his tactics, not with my sincerity and genuine feelings.

"Max was wrong to think his tactics would work