His Regret Began When I Said Goodbye

I loved Adrian for seven years, and nearly died in the ICU saving him.

But to him, I was just a tool for gratitude, while his student, Chloe, was the one who made his heart race.

I accidentally overheard him, on our bed, holding Chloe, who was covered in kiss marks: "I only feel responsibility towards Elara. You, Chloe, are the love of my life."

My heart turned to ash.

A month before our wedding, I submitted my application for an overseas medical mission.

But he chased me to war-torn Mali, his eyes red, saying, "Elara, I can't live without you."

I ignored him.