Chapter 7 Warren's sudden move left everyone stunned . All eyes turned to him and Melanie in shock . He placed a firm hand on her shoulder , jaw clenched . " I need an explanation . " Melanie rubbed her forehead , speechless . " You really don't know ? " " I don't know ! " Warren's grip tightened , his voice rising . " When I wake up , it's suddenly all over . You broke up with me for no reason . Did you even think about how I'd feel ? " His eyes were bloodshot , filled with hurt and confusion . The Fulton family watched in disbelief . Was this really happening ? Were they seeing things ? Or were they hallucinating ? This was their perfect son ? Their pride and joy ? The cold , ruthless Warren was now looking at a girl like a wounded puppy . It seemed that he was begging for comfort . What on earth was going on ? " For no reason ? " Melanie repeated slowly , her tone sharp . " Then tell me . What did I do wrong ? " Warren's voice trembled . " Why did you dump me ? Did I forget to cook for you ? Miss a date ? Not serve you well enough ? " He sighed , " You're not breaking up with me just because I won't watch horror movies with you , right ? If that's it , I'll change . I'll get dozens of horror movies and watch them all today , okay ?" Who could've seen this coming ? He woke up to a breakup text . There was no explanation , no warning . He tried calling and texting . Yet , he got nothing . She was gone . Not even at Ruby's place . He heard she'd gone back to Ruby's place . So he rushed over , only to find it empty . Even Ruby was missing . Only the herbs she loved remained . Everything was gone . He used every connection to track her down and finally found her in Atlanta . But when he texted , she blocked him . He immediately located Melanie's address and came straight here . To find her , he hadn't eaten or slept since yesterday . He was both angry and helpless . 09:27 3.2 % C < Chapter 7 Melanie held her forehead , exasperated . What was he even saying ? Wasn't it obvious ? His admirer was on stage , looking at him with teary eyes . Did he really not know ? Menu " Melanie , " Warren said , " you slept with me . You said you'd be with me forever . You can't just dump me . " Warren acted like he would never part with Melanie . Melanie frowned , out of patience . Then she kicked him away . " Playing dumb ? You cheated and think you're innocent ? I didn't chop you up only because you cooked for me and Ruby . Now get lost . " " Melanie ! " Warren snapped . " Explain ! When did I cheat ? I was with you all day long . When would I even have time to cheat ? " Melanie leaned back , arms crossed , glancing at the stage . " Your admirer is waiting , Mr. Fulton . Aren't you going to greet your fiancée ? " " What the hell are you talking about ? " Warren looked over and saw only his grandparents and his parents . Surprise flashed in his eyes . " Grandpa ? Grandma ? Mom ? Dad ? " Nikolas and Araceli were left speechless . So were his parents . Wasn't it ? What was that look on his face ? Shocked ? Stunned ? Didn't he see them when he entered just now ? Warren was stunned . He really didn't notice . He drove over last night without sleeping or eating , with Melanie on his mind the whole time . So as soon as he walked in , he scanned the room and went straight to her . He didn't even hear Araceli talking to him . Everyone slowly processed what had just happened . They were still nothing but shocked . They just heard something huge . Warren slept with Melanie . What was worse , he got dumped . Because he cheated ? R 09:27 3.2 % AD Support genuine reading Goore AdMob ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV Install > < Chapter 7 But he claimed he was innocent . He was with Melanie all day long . There was no time to cheat . No way ! What a perfect boyfriend ! What a dreamboat ! He was good - looking , rich , and always available ? Who wouldn't want that ? And she dumped him ? On stage , Estelle's face turned livid . She schemed so hard for this engagement , and now ? Warren was Melanie's ex ? He was dumped by her ? The man she tried so hard to cling to was someone Melanie didn't even want ? Why did Melanie deserve him ? Estelle took a few deep breaths , trying hard to calm her anger . She reminded herself to be generous . What Melanie didn't want was a treasure to her . As long as she could marry Warren , who cared whose ex - boyfriend he was ? She only wanted Warren . Men Estelle let out a heavy sigh and walked over to Warren with a smile . " Warren , you finally came . The ceremony was about to start . It wouldn't be good to delay it . " With that , she glanced at Melanie . " Melanie really hoped we could get married . She gave me her blessing yesterday , right ? Melanie ? " Before Melanie could say anything , Warren put his hands in his pockets , his brows tightly knitted together . " Who are you ? " Estelle kept a polite smile . " I am ... " " Get lost ! " Warren darkened his face , showing no mercy at all . " You disgusted me . " With that , he immediately looked at Melanie . Melanie frowned . Warren held her down . " Don't move . I'll wash my eyes . " Estelle was lost for words . Melanie was kind of speechless . Was that necessary ? Everyone present thought Warren really did have a bad temper . Only Melanie could keep him in check . 09:28 3.2 % < Chapter 7 Estelle bit her lip , on the verge of crying . " Warren , how could you say that ? Your grandma chose me to be your fiancée . " She was the school belle of North Atlanta High School . And he called her ugly ? " Fiancée ? " Warren frowned . " You ? Do you think you deserve that ? " Menu The elders of the Fulton family and Bethany finally caught on . Araceli walked over and smaXXed his back . " Brat ! Is that how you talk ? Esty is a girl . You should respect her . " " Explain , " Warren said , pulling up a chair . " When did I get a fiancée ? " He crossed his legs and leaned back on his chair . His tone was lazy , but those who knew him recognized the warning signs . His girlfriend dumped him for no reason . There was even a fiancée . No wonder Melanie broke up with him . It was actually because of this woman . " This engagement was arranged by me and Madam Rasmussen . Estelle ... " Araceli was just about to explain , but Warren cut her off . " Break off the engagement ! " Estelle's face suddenly turned pale . Winona panicked . " We can't ! All the relatives are here . If we cancel , Esty will be a laughingstock ! " Araceli knew Warren very well . She glanced at Melanie , half - smiling . " Actually , your real fiancée was supposed to be Melanie . Since you two are dating , we can switch it back . You should marry someone you want , right ? Since you want to break it off , then fine . Let's break it off . "
