I collapsed onto her bed, sobbing as I held her lifeless body.
Three days later, I returned to the city carrying her ashes.
When I got back, I heard from headquarters that I would be taking over a project my coworker had botched. If I could successfully complete it, I would receive a two-million-dollar bonus.
For the sake of my mother's dying wish, I worked myself to the bone, going without sleep to finish it.
At that same time, Yvonne also returned to the company, bringing Corey with her. By then, the scandal between us had already become a topic of heated gossip.
Yvonne eventually found me and tried to hug me while apologizing. "Mark, I'm back. I know I've wronged you, so as an apology, I've established a large department store named 'Marvyné' as a gift for you. Please, stop being angry with me, okay?"
I immediately pushed her away, then turned and left with the iciest gaze. My only focus was completing the project, getting the bonus, redeeming the old house and leaving.
Seeing my coldness, Yvonne tried every method imaginable to win me back, following me everywhere I went.