Chapter 5
Yunia’s heart jumped, but she quickly composed herself: “I… I had a nightmare. Maybe I was talking in my sleep?“]
Matteo stared at her for several seconds, his tense expression gradually relaxing as he reached out to touch her forehead: “Are you still feeling unwell?”
Yunia instinctively turned her head away.]
Matteo’s hand froze in mid–air: “What’s wrong?“]
“You smell like perfume,” her voice was cold. “It’s overwhelming. I don’t like it.“[]
Matteo paused, lowering his head to smell his collar, then frowned: “It must be from when my alternate personality was… in contact with Joannie.”
He stood up: “I’m sorry, I’ll go wash it off right now and come back to stay with you.“]
“Don’t bother.”
“What?”
“I said,” Yunia looked up at him, her eyes ice–cold, “don’t waste your energy.”
But Matteo misunderstood her meaning, stubbornly insisting: “No, I can’t let you be uncomfortable.“[]
His tone was gentle: “The current me only loves you. I don’t want you to feel even slightly uncomfortable.“[]
Yunia’s lips curved slightly as her gaze fell on his neck: “You can wash off her perfume, but can you wash off her kiss marks?“]
Matteo froze, following her gaze to the mirror, only then noticing the bright red mark on his neck.[]
His face changed slightly as he hurried to explain: “This was done by my alternate personality. I can’t control him…“]
He gripped Yunia’s hand “Yunia, give me more time. I’ll definitely find a way to eliminate that personality and return to you completely.“]
Yunia pulled her hand away and said nothing more.
She wouldn’t wait anymore. They could never go back.
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After being discharged, perhaps sensing Yunia’s persistent melancholy, Matteo insisted on throwing her a grand birthday party.
“I don’t want to go,” Yunia refused.[]
“No” Matteo was firm. “You haven’t been happy in so long. I want to make you smile.“]
He personally selected her dress and jewelry, hired top stylists to make her radiant, and brought her to the hotel.
The entire afternoon, Matteo stayed by her side, accompanying her as she mingled with guests, showing her the surprises he’d carefully prepared.]
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A massive rose garden, custom starry sky projections, live performances by her favorite band…]
But Yunia remained listless throughout. These gestures that once moved her heart now only seemed ridiculous.
Finally, as evening approached and the party was winding down, Joannie appeared.[]
She wore a red dress and high heels, walking gracefully and immediately capturing everyone’s attention.[]
Guests whispered: “Why is she here?“]
“She’s doing this on purpose! Coming at this time is just to disgust Yunia!“]
CEO Jackson is about to ‘switch personalities‘ soon. She’s here to show off…“]
Yunia didn’t want to deal with her and turned to leave, but Joannie grabbed her
“Sister Yunia, happy birthday!” Joannie smiled sweetly, presenting an elegant gift box. “This is a special gift I prepared for you.“]
Before Yunia could react, she walked toward the piano: “I heard Sister Yunia likes piano music? Let me play you a song.“[]
She sat down elegantly, her fingers just touching the keys as the clock struck six.]
“Ah!” Joannie suddenly screamed, clutching her finger as her eyes instantly filled with tears. “It hurts…“]
Matteo immediately rushed over: “Joannie, what happened?“]
Joannie, opened her hand, showing blood seeping from her fingertip: “There’s a blade in the piano keys…”
She looked at Yunia through teary eyes: “Sister Yunia, why did you put a blade in the piano? Are you trying to ruin my hands?”
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