Chapter 6

Dad slammed his hand on the table in a fit of rage, causing the teacup to jump.

"Aria James! You're killing me! Last night, your mom and I got Blake drunk and sent him to your bedroom door, and you didn't even open it! Are you stupid? You wasted such a perfect opportunity!"

"Mark my words, that vixen out there will be moving into Blake's house in no time! The cooked duck has flown away! I'm telling you, there's no chance left! Do you know how many favors I've done to get you married to Blake? And you, you dropped the ball at the crucial moment!"

I looked at him, my voice calm,

"Dad, I don't like Blake anymore."

Dad looked as if he'd heard the most ridiculous thing in the world. His voice suddenly rose,

"What did you say? You don't like Blake anymore? Aria James, have you lost your mind? Wasn't it you who insisted on marrying only Blake? Wasn't it you who was ready to die for him? Now you say you don't like him? Are you toying with me?"

His chest heaved violently, clearly furious.

I took a deep breath, trying to make my voice sound more determined.

"Dad, I'm serious. I really don't like Blake anymore. I was foolish before, but now I've come to my senses."

"Besides, I don't want to have anything to do with Blake anymore. Didn't you say Ethan Grant from the Grant family is a good match? Why don't you arrange for us to meet?"

Dad was stunned, his anger dissipating somewhat. He looked at me.

"You... you're serious? You're not just throwing a tantrum?"

I met his gaze, my eyes resolute,

"Dad, I'm serious."

Dad was silent for a moment, his expression softening and his tone becoming gentler,

"Ethan Grant... that boy from the Grant family is indeed a good catch. His character and family background are impeccable. If you really want to ally with the Grant family, we can consider it."

He paused, then added,

"But, Aria, have you really thought this through? About Blake... have you really let go?"

I nodded and took out my phone,

"Dad, give me Ethan's contact information."

"Good, good, good!"

Dad repeated the word 'good' three times and took out his phone to search.

As I added Ethan on SnapChat and looked at his profile picture on the screen, I felt lost.

Was giving up on Blake really this easy?

Could the obsession from my past life really vanish like a dream?

A few days later, I was driving past Blake's house.

Olivia was leaning against a red sports car. When she saw my car, she raised her chin, her face smug.

She dangled the car keys in her hand, smiling at me,

"Oh my, isn't this Aria? What a coincidence! Isn't this new car beautiful? Blake gave it to me."

She raised her voice, pointing at Blake who was walking a dog not far away,

"Blake is so good to me. He even walks the dog for me every day. Unlike some people who chased after Blake for so many years and ended up worse off than a dog!"

Olivia laughed lightly, her eyes full of contempt.

My heart ached.

In my past life, our daughter Sweetie never received even a shred of fatherly love from Blake, he barely even looked at her.

But now, he was so attentive to Olivia's dog.

I felt a lump in my chest.

Not wanting to engage with her any further, I stepped on the gas, ready to leave.

But just then, Olivia rushed in front of my car, banging on my window and screaming.

"Aria James! Get out of the car! How dare you look at me like that! Are you jealous of me? Jealous that Blake loves me?"

She yelled and cursed while forcefully pulling at my car door, her nails scratching the paint.

Blake heard the commotion and walked over, his face dark.

"Aria James! What are you up to now? What did you do to upset Olivia? Why are you bullying her?"

He pulled Olivia behind him protectively, glaring at me angrily.

Olivia hid behind Blake, looking at me,

"Blake, I'm so scared... I just wanted to say hello to Aria, but she... she seems to hate me so much, she even tried to run me over with her car..."

"Enough!" Blake interrupted Olivia, roaring,

"Aria James! That's enough! How many times have I warned you not to cling to me? Not to harass Olivia? Why won't you listen?"

"Look at yourself! I'm so disappointed in you!"

He pointed at my nose, his tone full of disgust.

Turning to Olivia, his expression softened,

"Olivia, don't be afraid. I'm here, I won't let her hurt you. Let's go, ignore this crazy woman!"

Saying this, he put his arm around Olivia's shoulders and turned to leave, leaving me sitting alone in my car.

Olivia nestled in Blake's arms, turning back to give me a smile.

My heart sank to the bottom.

Blake had never changed.

It was the same in my past life, and it remained the same in this life.

He could never see my true feelings, always siding with Olivia.

And I, for such a man, had wasted half my life, sacrificing my own happiness and that of my daughter.

Thinking of my daughter, tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision.

This time, I must let go completely and start anew.

For myself, and for my daughter, I absolutely cannot repeat the same mistakes!