Chapter 7
At that time, I was so focused on my studies abroad that I didn’t have the time or energy to keep up with anything happening back home.
For the past six months, my life had been all about my academics, early mornings, late nights, and the rest of the day spent buried in textbooks, leaving only time for meals and sleep.
The atmosphere at my new campus was perfect for studying, and I quickly became friends with other international students, finding it easy to adjust to my new life.
Before this, all my thoughts had been consumed by Landon, and I rarely had the mental space to focus on my studies.
But now, I found a new sense of purpose in my work, and my life felt fuller and more fulfilling.
Since leaving the country, I hadn’t returned home even once.
Most of my international roommates would head back on holidays, but I always declined their offers to join them.
I had finally broken free from my past, and I wasn’t looking back.
I’d also cut off all contact with Landon, and it seemed he wasn’t trying to reach out either.
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Things were peaceful, and I figured by now, he must have adjusted to his new life as a father. I assumed he would forget about me.
But to my surprise; it wasn’t long before Landon reached out.
One day, after finishing up in the lab, I got a message from a domestic number I didn’t recognize.
It was brief, just a few words.
[I’ve divorced.]
I blinked, confused, wondering if I had received the wrong
message.
But then came the second one.
[I’ve completely ended things with Lydia.]
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That was when I realized it was Landon reaching out. My mind was racing.
He had divorced Lydia?
But how? He had everything he wanted: the woman he loved, a child… so why would he suddenly get divorced?
When I didn’t respond right away, Landon called me.
“Mira, I’ve divorced Lydia. It’s over between us. The child is
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with her, and I won’t have anything to do with her anymore.
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“I know you left and went abroad because I married someone else, and I hurt you. But it’s all over now, so please, come back.”
I rubbed my forehead, a sense of frustration creeping in.
“Landon, I think you’re misunderstanding me. What I feel for you is nothing more than gratitude. When I was younger, I confused those feelings for love, and it caused you a lot of trouble.
“But I’ve come to realize it wasn’t love. It was just me depending on you because I didn’t feel secure. I’m really sorry about that.
“And you’ve always told me to stay away, and now I’ve done that. So please, don’t say things like that anymore. I’m thankful for everything you’ve done for me, and I’ll make it up to you once I’m settled.”
There was a long silence on the line, and then Landon hung up.
I thought he’d finally understood my feelings and would leave me in peace.
But to my surprise, he showed up abroad to find me.
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