After rebirth, I no longer entangled with my girlfriend of seven years Chapter 4

After rebirth, I no longer entangled with my girlfriend of seven years Chapter 4

I’d planned to stay for three days, but I left after one

It was super early. Nobody knew except Tess

I took a fivehour bus ride home

Before I could even sit down, my mom called

I heard you’re thinking about dating. I know 

this girl who would be perfect for you. She’s 

a few years younger, sweet, and beautiful

Can you go out with her?” 

I always said no

They thought I wasn’t interested in dating

They had no idea I was already with Winnie

Sure. Set it up. Let me know when.” 

My mom was surprised. You’re agreeing too easily. Are you sure everything’s okay?” 

Why wouldn’t it be? Just set it up. I trust 

you. You’re my mom. You wouldn’t steer me wrong.” 

You bet I won’t! I’ll let you know.” 

I hung up and started working

Last time, I gave up a promotion so I could 

focus on my family

I sacrificed everything for love, and it ruined 

my life

This time, I wasn’t going to miss out

I turned off my phone so I could focus

When I finally finished, it was nine at night

Time for bed

I still didn’t turn my phone back on. I just 

went to sleep

The next morning, I was getting ready for 

day before. Her hair was a mess, and she 

looked exhausted, like she’d driven all night

Winnie, what are you doing here?” 

Why didn’t you answer your phone?” 

We both said it at the same time

I tried to sound casual. My phone was off. What’s up?” 

I was being cold, but polite

“Luke, can you just talk to me? Why are we 

being so formal?” 

She didn’t get it. Why had I changed

What are you talking about? I’m always like 

this.” 

“Stop calling me Winnie! You hate that.‘ 

She was getting angry

Ever since we started dating, I’d never called 

her Winnie

It felt weird. It reminded me that she was like 

Tess

But you hate it when I call you by your 

name.I tried to smile, but it didn’t reach my 

eyes. You told me to stop bothering you.

did. What’s wrong now?” 

Oh, and you said you’d find me a better 

girlfriend. When are you gonna make good on 

that?” 

Luke! Are you trying to make me mad?” 

Winnie grabbed my arm. I was joking when

said that! How could you take me seriously

We’re not even broken up yet! You can’t be 

with anyone else!” 

I took you seriously.I pulled away. Ever 

since you said that, we’ve been broken up. If 

that wasn’t clear enough, let me spell it out 

for you: We are over!” 

From now on, we’re just friends!” 

Friends? What the hell kind of friend says 

things like that? Did you even think about how 

I’d feel?” 

She was yelling. She looked betrayed

I took a deep breath. Winnie, I regret it.

regret ever dating you. That’s why I want to 

break up. Is that clear enough for you?” 

I don’t agree to that! Why can you just decide to break up?” 

Because I couldn’t rewrite the past

Winnie, have you forgotten Ethan? You still have feelings for him. He still loves you. I’m getting out of the way so you guys can be together. What’s so bad about that?” 

Ethan’s in the past. We’re never getting 

back together.She got all worked up 

FLE 

back together.She got all worked up. If 

you’re worried about him, I’ll never talk to him 

again. I swear, you’ll be the only one in my 

life.” 

She barely got the words out when her phone 

started ringing

Winnie hung up

A second later, it rang again

She did the same thing

But I saw the name flash on the screen

Little Ethan.” 

It had to be Ethan

Her phone rang a third time. She went to 

I said, You should probably answer that

What if it’s an emergency?” 

She hesitated

Then she answered

Right away, I heard a bunch of yelling

It sounded like Ethan had been in a car 

accident

Winnie looked terrified. She tried to sound 

calm, but she was worried

It’s okay. Give me a few minutes. I’ll be right there.” 

She hung up. She looked at me, trying to play 

it down

Luke, I need to go take care of something

I’ll come back later. We’re not broken up, and 

I don’t want to hear about it again.” 

She turned and ran

I didn’t worry about it. I just went to work

That afternoon, my mom called

I set up that date for you. I’ll text you the time and place. Don’t you dare stand her up!” 

“Okay, okay. I’ll put it in my calendar.” 

I started walking to the door

When I got outside, I saw Tess and Winnie

I hung up the phone and walked over to them

Hey, what’s up?” 

We just finished a deal. We were driving by 

and thought we’d grab some dinner with you 

to celebrate.” 

Winnie kept staring at me, like she could burn 

a hole through me with her eyes

I looked away. I got in Tess’s car

Winnie looked annoyed, but she didn’t say 

anything

After rebirth, I no longer entangled with my girlfriend of seven years

After rebirth, I no longer entangled with my girlfriend of seven years

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