Chapter 4

My trip wasn't long, just two weeks. During this time, I blocked Lucas on all contact methods, and he truly didn't try to find me again. But it didn't matter. The beautiful scenery made me forget the various unpleasantnesses of life and also allowed me to see myself clearly.

I didn't need to rely on anyone. Even if it was just me alone, I could feel love.

But I hadn't forgotten to keep an eye on Claire's news. As soon as the video was released, it received a lot of attention from netizens. Originally, everyone was commenting on the most beautiful love, but some nosy netizens dug up my existence, and the tide of opinion immediately turned.

Words like "homewrecker" and "two-faced girl" filled the comment section. This was exactly what I wanted, but it was far from enough. This was just the beginning.

Claire seized the opportunity to start a livestream. After all, negative publicity is still publicity, and even if she was being scolded, such a large amount of traffic was enough for her to make a big profit.

I was also present during the livestream. The first thing that appeared on the screen was Claire's pitiful face, tearfully telling her story with Lucas.

She talked about uncontrollable emotions, about restraint and self-control, about vulnerability and helplessness, portraying herself as someone who loved but couldn't be with him, silently guarding him until she finally couldn't help but throw herself into her beloved's arms at her mother's funeral.

Throughout the entire time, she didn't mention me once. I have to say, Claire played this move well. With her beautiful face and pretend strength, she aroused sympathy in the barrage of comments.

Some even said it was because I was too ugly, not as pretty as Claire, so it was understandable that Lucas would pity and care for Claire.

This really made me laugh. What kind of values are these? Just because someone is beautiful, they can shamelessly interfere in other people's relationships? Just because they can cry, they can be forgiven for anything?

Should ugly people just die? Should children who don't cry starve to death?

Some people even started fan pages for Lucas and Claire, shipping this couple under the name 'Echoing Clouds'.