The trial ended with Cheryl's reputation in tatters . She got five years for multiple charges , and her accomplices were sentenced for their roles . Milton, though not criminally liable , lost his job . Worse , he was vilified online as a despicable cad . I became the broken heroine , pitied and admired . Post - trial , Milton clung to me like a bad rash . His parents were so disappointed in him that they severed all ties with him . He kept changing phone numbers to apologize to me , even though no matter how many times I blocked him , it never stopped . The day before I left for studies abroad , the buyer of my condo called , claiming that my fiancé was camped outside , refusing to leave . Reluctantly , I went there . Milton looked like a ghost of himself . He was grimy and gaunt , with dark circles hollowing his eyes . His hair was greasy , and his stubble wild . He stood there awkwardly , like a scolded kid . His voice was a hoarse croak . " Claire ... " According to Margaret , after being kicked out of his house , his newfound fame turned him into a public nuisance . Someone had spiked his drink , and his throat was permanently damaged . I hadn't felt much , just like when I faced him now . " Don't loiter here , " I said flatly . " You're bothering people . " He broke down , tears streaming as he wailed . " I screwed up . I'm so sorry . Why sell this place ? It's got all our memories . " I smiled coldly . He stopped crying , thinking I had changed my mind . His eyes lit up with hope . 1/2 Chapter 7 +25 Bonus " Good memories for you , but for me , it's a haunted house , every corner echoing how you hurt me for Cheryl . It's hell . " He recoiled , his tall frame hunching like he'd been gut - punched . I sighed , my patience gone . " Do me a favor and leave me alone . I'm sick of you . " That was his death sentence . Support Share Chapter 7 +25 Bonus " Good memories for you , but for me , it's a haunted house , every corner echoing how you hurt me for Cheryl . It's hell . " He recoiled , his tall frame hunching like he'd been gut - punched . I sighed , my patience gone . " Do me a favor and leave me alone . I'm sick of you . " That was his death sentence . Support