Chapter 3 In one moment , he was wearing his high school uniform , telling me I was his one and only , his true love . I saw him carving our names on the school balcony , saying it would be the proof of our love . In the next moment , I saw him with Nicole , their intimate behavior forcing me to divorce him and give them their happy ending . I was jolted awake by the sound of my phone . " Ms. Clark , your surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning . " " We've sent the pre - surgery instructions to your phone . Please check them and prepare in advance . " I ended the call wearily and turned my head , only to see Gavin standing there . " What surgery ? " he asked , holding a bag of breakfast and gently pushing the door open . " Sweetheart , who were you on the phone with ? " I sat up , locked my phone , and tucked it under the pillow . " It's my mom . She needs a minor procedure , and the doctor was calling to confirm the details . " Gavin frowned as he walked in , inserting a straw into the soy milk cup and handing it to me . " Why didn't I know your mom needed surgery ? " " Which hospital is it at ? " " Do you need me to contact the doctor ? " He bombarded me with questions . I shook my head and mentioned the name of a maternity hospital . " It's just a gynecological procedure . It's quick and simple . No need to trouble yourself . " Only then did Gavin nod , shifting the conversation to tonight's plans . " Sweetheart , tonight is our third anniversary . I've booked a restaurant . I'll pick you up this evening . " With that , Gavin got up , changed into his work clothes , and prepared to leave for work . But as he turned his head , I noticed the glaring love bite on the back of his neck . Whoever left it had been deliberate , ensuring it was visible for all to see . I smiled silently , but tears slipped from the corners of my eyes , staining the light - colored quilt and leaving behind a dark patch . Suddenly , I remembered our passionate days of dating . Back then , Gavin had begged me outside my dorm building to leave him a love bite . He said he wanted it in a noticeable spot , so everyone would know he was taken . Blushing , I had leaned against his neck and clumsily left a bright red mark on his Adam's apple . But now , it was another woman leaving her mark on him , flaunting it to me . It didn't matter anymore . Tomorrow , after the surgery , it would all be over . ter That evening , Gavin was downstairs on time to pick me up . The moment I got into the car , a faint but distinct scent hit me . It was the smell of roses - the exact same fragrance Nicole wore . Though the scent was subtle , it was unmistakable . I didn't say much , only furrowing my brow slightly . Gavin immediately noticed and hurried to explain . " Sweetheart , don't get the wrong idea . A male colleague asked me to deliver a bouquet of roses to his girlfriend . " " Look , here it is . You know him too , " he added , pulling the bouquet into view . Gavin pulled out his phone and , in front of me , scrolled through his chat history . I didn't say anything , just nodded lightly to show I understood . Only then did Gavin start the car and drive us to the restaurant . The restaurant was located in the most bustling part of River City , offering a stunning view of the sea while dining . Gavin and I had been here many times before , but this time felt different . We ran into Nicole . She was wearing a form - fitting uniform , her pencil skirt accentuating her curves perfectly . " Right this way , " she said , leading us to our table with a sway in her step , her every movement oozing charm .. After we were seated , Nicole turned and left as if she didn't recognize us . I noticed immediately that Gavin wasn't his usual self . Sitting across from me , he repeatedly tapped the table with his left hand , the one wearing our wedding ring . I could tell he was restless - because of another woman . I smiled faintly and took a sip of the fruit tea on the table , but then I heard his phone , facedown on the table , begin to buzz . " Sweetheart , there's something urgent at the hospital . I need to take this call . You go ahead and order , " Gavin said , his expression relaxing as he stood up and headed in the same direction Nicole had gone .