A Dangerous Atrophy

Miles of Breeze, No More You -

Crimson lanterns hung throughout the courtyard, and the celebratory red silk ribbons adorning the doorway were a stark contrast to the desolate rear yard where June Ye leaned against the doorframe, gazing into the distance with a sigh, "Sean, do you really intend to betray me?"

Her maid rushed over with a cloak, "Madam, please go inside. Your health is frail; dont catch a cold."

Junes heart was wracked with a dense, aching pain, yet she stubbornly insisted, "No, I wont leave. Ill wait for Sean here; he owes me an explanation..."

Xinger, filled with compassion, said, "Madam, the betrothal gifts have been delivered. Tomorrow is the generals wedding day with your sister, Mia. Why torment yourself so?"

June shook her head, tears brimming in her eyes, "No, my Sean wont marry Mia. We made a vow at the Matchmakers Temple. He said..."

"Silence!"

A sudden outburst cut Junes words short as Sean Meng strode in, his steps fueled by the biting northern wind.

Hearing the familiar voice, Junes face lit up with joy as she welcomed him.

But what she encountered was Seans cold, unforgiving gaze.

"Talking about vows in front of me, June Ye, how dare you?!" His voice was laced with heavy sarcasm.

Junes heart trembled violently, her smile freezing on her face, "Sean, what are you saying?"

"Playing the victim? Seeking pity? June, your act is truly sickening! Dont forget, this is your karma!"

His ruthless words were colder than the winter wind, piercing Junes heart like an ice pick.

For six years, he still blamed her.

June Ye and Sean Meng were childhood sweethearts, betrothed from a young age. However, the Meng Family was framed, leading to the tragic deaths of Seans parents, and Sean was exiled to West Virginia.

The day before his exile, Sean had secretly visited Junes home, only to be turned away by her.

Undeterred, he stood outside, drenched in the rain for a day and a night.

But what he ultimately received was...

June discarded the White Jade Hairpin, their token of love, at his feet, coldly declaring, "Sean Meng, our engagement is off. Look at your fallen state, you have no right to me. Stop clinging to me like a dog!"

...

The biting cold wind pulled June back from her memories. She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, "I didnt... back then..." I did it to save your life.

But before she could finish, Sean interrupted her again, clearly impatient.

He said, "June, Im not in the mood for your excuses! I came today to formally inform you that tomorrow is my wedding day with Mia, and you, as the generals wife, must attend."

"You want me to watch you marry another woman?" June shook her head in disbelief, "Youre doing this on purpose, right? To get back at me?"

"Revenge?" Sean sneered, "Do you think youre worth my revenge? Youre nothing but a glory-seeking wretch!"

Wretch...

He called her a wretch...

Her heart ached so much, as if it had been pierced by countless holes. The words she wanted to explain were stuck in her throat, never to be spoken.

Refusing to give up, June looked at Sean with a gaze almost pleading, "Sean, you cant marry her. You said youd only have one woman in your life, have you forgotten..."

"How could I forget!"

Seans expression darkened abruptly, his voice dripping with scorn, "But do you still deserve that?"