I kicked my boyfriend to the curb right after graduation. Who would have thought he'd end up becoming a mega-famous, award-winning movie star? When a reporter asked him in an interview if he had ever been in love, he didn't hold back at all. "Yes. In college." The reporter, clearly surprised, quickly followed up, "And... what happened between you two?" Liam paused. His eyes darkened. Just as the reporter was about to nervously change the subject, he spoke. "She dumped me." His tone was dripping with resentment. "And... what was the reason for the breakup?" The reporter seemed to forget she was on the job and started asking personal questions. "She said I'm blood type B, and she's blood type B, so she was afraid we'd give birth to a 2B [idiot]." 1 It was painfully obvious Liam was grinding his teeth as he said it, his face like a thundercloud. The reporter's expression was indescribable; I swear I thought he was going to burst out laughing the very next second. Suddenly, my phone lagged, and Twitter completely crashed. [WHO IS SHE?! WHO EXACTLY IS SHE?!] [I need to know what kind of fairy goddess actually dumped Liam Hayes.] [LMAO afraid of having a 2B baby???] [The ultimate 2B.] [With a face like his, I'd sell my kidney to provide for him!] [Why does our movie star actually sound... wronged?] [Wouldn't you feel wronged getting dumped for THAT reason?] [You gotta admit, the ex-girlfriend has a great sense of humor.] In no time, everyone was speculating about who could have possibly dumped me. What I didn't expect was that people actually started pointing fingers at me, simply because Liam and I went to the same university. [I have a feeling it's Chloe! They went to the same college, but more importantly, their visuals are a perfect match! My biggest regret is that we've never seen these two gorgeous people in the same frame!!] However, it wasn't just Liam's fans; my fans rushed to the comment sections to control the narrative. [Our queen shines on her own!] [They don't even know each other, but thanks to this friend for praising our girl's looks. You won't regret stanning her!] Suddenly, a newly registered account started blowing up out of nowhere. The account posted a bunch of photos—campus pictures of the currently trending starlet, Mia, and Liam. In almost every photo, Mia was looking at Liam with eyes full of love, while Liam was usually photographed from behind so you couldn't see his face. Mia was smiling gently, looking exactly like someone in love. Instantly, the internet thought they had found the truth. [I knew it! Our sweet, beautiful Mia is exactly the kind of perfect girl even a movie star would fall for!] [Girl, please. Does she even deserve him?] [Get out of here, keep our boy's name out of your mouth.] [Is that even possible? He's been in the industry for so long, and we've never even seen them interact.] [That's because you don't get it. It's called keeping a low profile.] There are always starlets trying to piggyback off a famous actor's clout. Usually, Liam's studio would issue a denial immediately, but this time, there was absolute silence. This made people think the relationship was actually confirmed. Even Liam's fans lost a bit of confidence when denying the rumors. Does he really like that starlet? Her vibe, her looks... they don't match him at all. But soon enough, Liam's studio released a statement clarifying that they had no idea those photos existed and requested the original poster delete them immediately. Liam himself also posted on Twitter. "Don't know her." Three short words completely destroyed Mia's credibility. Now, Liam's fans had their confidence back. [The clarification might be late, but it never fails to arrive.] [LMAO I'm dying. He literally doesn't even know who she is.] [Just another clout-chaser. It's because our boy is too excellent, every dog wants a bite.] [Why are you being so sarcastic up there??? Our Mia never said she liked Liam.] [Then why didn't she clarify things herself?] The internet was in an uproar, but I turned a deaf ear to it all. I was busy building my brand. I had recently signed on for a travel reality show. I was just thinking about how I wanted to travel the world, so this fell right into my lap. There were six guests in total. When I saw Ethan chatting with me familiarly, I couldn't help but frown. I didn't know him well at all. 2 Ethan and I had co-starred in a drama once, playing a couple. Our sweet interactions garnered quite a few shippers, but my agent never told me we were supposed to push a "showmance" for this reality show. I remembered that Ethan's career had been pretty stagnant lately; he was kind of a B-lister. He probably wanted to use this show to generate some buzz. If seeing Ethan made me uncomfortable, then seeing Liam made me want to flee the country immediately. What kind of sick joke was this? "Chloe, it's been a long time." As soon as Liam arrived, he wore a polite smile and greeted me. I looked at his outstretched hand, not wanting to show weakness. I offered a slight smile and lightly squeezed his fingertips. "Long time no see." He took that as an invitation to stand right next to me, making my heart race with anxiety. Honestly, I still felt a bit guilty about how we broke up. Under the setting sun, he stubbornly held my hand, his eyes filled with unwillingness and hurt... [Do they know each other? Why do they seem so familiar with each other??] [They've both been in the industry for years and haven't co-starred in a single project. Or did I miss some detail??] [Is Liam looking at her a little too intensely?] [They went to the same college, so it's possible they knew each other back then, but they're definitely not close now.] Clearly, only the last explanation sounded plausible. I originally thought this would be a relaxing, fun getaway. Little did I know, not only did I have to deal with those two, but they threw in someone else I absolutely did not want to see: Mia. And she was obviously here for Liam. It wasn't that I disliked Mia because of Liam; I just genuinely disliked her as a person. Talking to her always felt fake and insincere. It was exhausting. Sure enough, Mia kept sneaking glances in Liam's direction. After she finished greeting everyone else, she walked toward us, her eyes curving into a smile. I had to admit, she was pretty. "Liam, long time no see!" "Mhm." Liam gave a slight nod, a polite but distant response. [Are you telling me they don't know each other? Is Liam two-faced or something?] [LMAO, when a dog comes begging for attention, of course you have to humor it a little.] [Dogs are innocent, don't insult them.] I didn't know why, but even though Liam was standing behind me to my right and I couldn't see his face, I felt like his gaze was constantly lingering on me. "Hi, Chloe!" Mia was being very polite right now. Was I judging her too harshly? Suddenly, my hand resting by my side was lightly bumped. A sharp chill startled my nerves. I turned my head to find Liam looking at his phone, acting as if nothing happened. It was probably an accident. His hands had always been like that—freezing cold all year round, impossible to warm up no matter how hard you tried. He used to always cling to me, begging me to hold his hand, saying he was cold. "All six guests have arrived. We will be taking a flight at 8 AM tomorrow to City F. For now, please feel free to rest and have dinner. A gentle reminder: tonight's dinner must be arranged by the guests themselves." "I'll do it. I know how to cook," Ethan spoke up. Everyone quickly thanked him. Feeling bad about letting him do all the work alone, Mia immediately offered to help prep the ingredients. Hmm... this little girl is actually quite proactive and considerate. 3 Liam was quiet and didn't say much, fitting perfectly with his aloof persona. I knew very well he could never be like he was before—chattering endlessly, sharing every detail of his life and his day with me. I would never again get to eat the meals he cooked, the steak he seared, or the ribs he braised. Ethan cooked a whole table of food. His culinary skills weren't masterful, but it felt very homey. Liam sat next to me, which surprised me. I thought he would want to stay as far away from me as possible. [Is it just me, or is the vibe between them super weird?] [Even though you didn't say which two, I think I know exactly who you mean.] [Could Liam's first love actually be...] I have a heavy palate and love spicy food. Liam was the exact opposite; his palate was incredibly bland. To him, my food tasted like chewing wax. Back in the day, I once tried to make him eat a relatively mild piece of spicy buckwheat noodle. Probably because I was the one feeding it to him, he obediently swallowed it. Almost the very next second, tears sprang to his eyes from the spice. Drinking three glasses of water didn't help. It was only then that I found out he had stomach issues and couldn't eat spicy food. He held onto me, suffering in my arms for a long time. He was quiet and very well-behaved. "Chloe, you like spicy food too?" Ethan noticed me reaching for a dish and smiled. "I love spicy food too. We have quite a bit in common." Any goodwill I had for him cooking instantly vanished. There are millions of people who eat spicy food; forcing a connection like this was painfully obvious. Since we were playing the showmance game, I couldn't just brush him off. I looked at him with feigned surprise. "Really? Then we definitely need to get hot pot together sometime if we have the chance." I wore a relaxed, joyful smile. Even I couldn't tell I was faking it. [OMG!! My ship is sailing!!] [So sweet~ I feel like Chloe wants to eat with Ethan, that's why she said that!!] [It's definitely mutual!] [Holy crap, what is he doing?!] [Stop him! Oh my god! Has Liam lost his mind?!] "Does Liam eat spicy food too?" Ethan asked, trying to act friendly. But I instinctively looked at Liam. I watched him slowly pick up a piece of spicy shrimp, put it in his mouth, and swallow. His face was completely blank. He had a whole pile of shrimp shells on his plate. He had been eating spicy crawfish?! He mechanically, almost numbly, placed a peeled shrimp into his mouth. "Are you crazy?!" I suddenly snapped. I snatched the shrimp he was about to eat, ripped off my plastic glove, and pinched his cheek. "Spit it out!" My tone was harsh. I must have yelled at him, because the corners of his eyes suddenly turned red. He obediently opened his mouth and spit out the unchewed shrimp. Everyone looked at us, totally bewildered. I finally realized I had lost my composure. I adjusted my attitude and explained to them. "He can't eat spicy food, and he has a bad stomach." As I spoke, I poured a glass of water and pushed it in front of Liam. He obediently drank it. [I think I know something...] [It's hard to accept, but...] [Even if it's true, they've been broken up for ages. Let our queen shine alone, okay?] [Yeah, anyone with eyes can see Liam did that on purpose. Chloe was just worried he'd end up in the hospital.] [Ugh, I was so scared! Thank god Chloe stopped him!!] After that, Liam behaved himself and didn't cause any more trouble. The others clearly noticed something was up, but I had nothing to explain. Who hasn't had a college romance? While I was out on the balcony smoking, Liam came out too, claiming he needed some fresh air. He coughed lightly. I couldn't help but frown. I stubbed out the cigarette I had just lit, only to see a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips. Was he just laughing? [Chloe actually put out her cigarette for him?!] [Can these two just get married already??] [Welcome to "The Actor's Scheming."] Liam seemed really unwell. His face was pale, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. Tsk. This is what he gets for recklessly eating spicy food! Serves him right! "Where's your medicine?" Ugh, so annoying! I was just worried he'd ruin the mood for everyone else! Exactly! "Didn't bring it..." he rasped weakly, as if those three words took all his energy. This guy never knew how to take care of himself, and now he was suffering. "I'll have the production team take you to the hospital." "No." I ignored him. "It hurts..." He couldn't help but groan as his stomach cramped. "Drink some hot water," I said coldly, fighting the urge to hug him. "My hands are cold." "Drink hot water." Liam pressed his lips together and stopped talking. He clearly wasn't in a good mood. [ "Drink hot water." ] [Look how wronged he looks! But I seriously want to laugh, hahaha.] [Chloe, just comfort him a little!] [I don't think she has any intention of getting back together.] [But she put out her cigarette for him!] It's common knowledge that I have a pretty heavy smoking habit. I've been criticized for it plenty of times. Now, without a cigarette, I felt an itch. I really wanted a smoke. Before, because of Liam, I actually managed to quit smoking. During that time, whenever I wanted a cigarette, I would kiss him instead. Because compared to cigarettes, he was far more addictive. Even though he had a stoic face, he still sat next to me on the plane. [ "I'm very wronged, but I can't be without my wife." ] [Are you the tapeworm in Liam's stomach or something?] Let me tell you, Liam has a lot of issues. He gets carsick, airsick, has stomach problems, and... he's afraid of ghosts. He wanted to get back together, but I didn't. If we did, people would definitely say I dumped him when he was a nobody and only came crawling back now that he's at the top of the A-list. "Chloe, I feel dizzy." Liam said weakly, turning to look at me. His eyes were full of vulnerability and discomfort. "Oh," I replied dismissively, forcing myself not to look into his eyes. [Wifey, dizzy, lean.] [You guys really understand Liam.] [I wasn't going to laugh, but seeing Chloe roll her eyes broke me.] "Chloe, can I rest on your shoulder for a bit? I'll be very quiet, and I won't drool." It was obvious that speaking was painful for him right now. His voice was much softer than usual. Liam just kept looking at me, stubborn and persistent, exactly like he was in college. "Tsk." I felt a surge of annoyance in my chest. I couldn't help clicking my tongue and giving him an exasperated look. [The moment I heard that "tsk," I knew she was going to cave.] [10/10 for capitalizing on a moment of weakness.] [Liam fans need to chill. My wife is just too kind!] I glanced at him, didn't say a word, and closed my eyes to rest. He knew that meant a tacit "yes," and gently rested his head on my shoulder. [AHHHHH I'M DEAD!!!] [Liam fans are so hypocritical. When it's our girl doing it, it's unacceptable, but when it's Chloe, it's fine?? So toxic.] [Did you forget to brush your teeth before coming online to spew garbage?] [Pestering a guy vs. a guy pestering you—how is that the same?] [Stop making excuses, you hypocrites!] [Yeah, I feel so bad for our precious Mia.] [LOL, Mia is cheap and goes with anyone. Does she really think she's high-class?] Liam was genuinely suffering. His slightly furrowed brow revealed his pain, his eyelashes fluttered, and his lips were pale. It was very different from before. 4 In the past, whenever he was hurt or sick, he never told me and never let it show. He tried to be "mature" and make me feel sorry for him. I told him countless times not to hold it in, to just tell me. But he never learned. He was still the same. He had to wait until I got angry before he'd weakly lean in and say he wouldn't do it again, but he never actually changed. So this time, when he showed weakness and told me he was in pain, I actually felt a slight sense of relief. When we arrived in City F, we quickly received our first mission: "Visit famous local landmarks or trending attractions." [OMG!! The Roberto Safari Park!!] [If you go to City F and don't go to the Alpha Horror Theme Park, you're missing out!!] The production team stated they would not provide transportation or cover entertainment costs. We had to figure it out ourselves. "Please split into pairs and begin your journey!" Split into pairs? I have to say, this director knows exactly how to drive engagement. Given how entangled Liam and I look right now, I can only imagine what the internet is saying about us. Liam stayed glued to my side. Ethan and Mia subconsciously looked our way, but seeing us together, they didn't bother inviting us to join them. Everyone seemed to accept our relationship as a given and didn't want to intrude. I originally wanted to just go to the closest attraction, but I glanced at Liam and saw him staring at the Horror Park on the map, seemingly deep in thought. I highly doubted he actually wanted to go there, because he's terrified of ghosts. I didn't want to seem like a dictator, plus we were on a live broadcast, so I made a show of asking for his opinion. "Any ideas, Liam?" "I kind of want to go here, is that okay? If it's not, that's totally fine. I'll do whatever you want." I felt three metaphorical dark lines drop down my forehead. If you put it like that, how can I say no? [Ding dong! Your white lotus tea has arrived! Please sign for it!] [Liam really understands the art of being a white lotus.] [ "If it's not okay, that's totally fine." ] [I can't. This guy named Hayes is so manipulative. My wife can't even say no. So annoying. He loves making things difficult for people, huh?] I shot him a look. "Fine, let's go to the Horror Park." I originally planned to take a taxi, but he didn't seem keen on the idea. "I get carsick and feel awful. Can we take the bus? Of course, if it's not okay, that's totally fine." [Damn it, don't stop me. Let me go strangle this little white lotus!] [ "If it's not okay, that's totally fine." ] [As long as your skin is thick enough, you can get close to your wife.] We ended up taking the bus. After nodding a good morning to the driver, we stood there waiting for our stop. There were quite a few people, so it was a bit crowded. Liam stumbled slightly and ended up pressed right against me. He stayed plastered to me until we got off. I noticed his ears were completely red the entire time. It was actually kind of cute. [He got what he wanted.] [He got what he wanted +1] When we arrived at the haunted house, we saw a crowd gathered around a small table, seemingly doing some sort of promotion. "Couples who participate and take a promotional photo get 90% off and a free movie ticket!" The bold French text on the billboard looked incredibly enticing. "Chloe..." [He's making his move! He's making his move! He's starting again!] [Can Chloe withstand the white lotus attack this time?? Let's keep watching...] "Get lost." [Hahahaha, instantly interrupting the white lotus casting her spell.] "But... we don't have enough money..." Liam looked completely innocent, as if he were just thoughtfully reminding us of our current financial situation. I looked at the single bill the production team had given us, then looked at the price for two people at the haunted house... Plus, we still needed bus fare to get back... [He succeeded!] I caved again. "But... if we don't hold hands, won't they suspect we aren't a couple?" He gestured for me to look at the other couples signing up. Every single one of them was either holding hands or linking arms, and occasionally sharing a kiss. Liam got his wish and slipped his hand into mine. It was freezing, bone-chillingly cold. I couldn't help but squeeze it tighter, wanting to warm it up a bit. [She's gone soft!] [Wifey just cares about the money!!] [The haunted house is the most expensive attraction. Plus, honestly, I've been there, it's pretty boring.] [Are we here to watch the haunted house? We're here to watch a certain couple act all lovey-dovey!] [Watch your wording up there. We're watching a white lotus try to win back his wife.] He held my hand tightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, quietly following me. But when everything went pitch black around us, he couldn't help but press closer to me, his hand trembling slightly. "Don't be scared. I'm here." I comfortingly rubbed the back of his hand with my thumb. [I thought Liam wanted to wait for Chloe to get scared so she'd hide in his arms. I was wrong.] [LOL, he's scared but still insists on going to a haunted house??] [Liam: For my wife, this sacrifice is nothing.] [Wifey, sob, scared, hug.] [Shut up up there!] Honestly, the haunted house in City F wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. In fact, it was a bit boring. But Liam was terrified, which slowed me down considerably. Suddenly, a bloody head flew out in the darkness, followed by an actor lunging out with witch-like claws, screaming "RAWR!" The next second, I was enveloped in a tight embrace. 5 Liam was trembling, his hot breath puffing against my neck, tickling me. His breathing was heavy, and his heart was hammering against my chest. I stiffened, thinking the cameras probably couldn't see us in the dark, so I reached up and stroked his back. "There, there... don't be scared." [Does she think we can't see them?] [All we can see is night vision green.] [That still doesn't stop the pink bubbles from popping out between them. Hiss...] [Liam doesn't look like he's faking it.] [??? What are you talking about?? He was never faking it.] We hugged for about three minutes before continuing. We finally made it out and got our movie tickets. He stared at the movie tickets over and over, then solemnly and carefully tucked them into his shirt pocket. Then, he reverted back to his sickly, lethargic state. "Chloe, I feel so sick. I don't want to get back on a bus just yet. Can we walk around for a bit? If that's not okay, that's totally fine." This was the third time I had heard this line today. It was a nightmare! [ "If that's not okay, that's totally fine." ] [They're so cute, what do I do?!] [I've already created a fan page. You won't regret stanning them.] [What? Are you still frowning over the lack of content for the ship you're currently sailing? Then come ship the "White Thirst" (Liam/Chloe) ship! The stars themselves are force-feeding us the romance!] Since the tickets were 90% off, we actually had quite a bit of money left. Liam followed happily behind me, holding a bunch of snacks. For some reason, seeing him happy made a sliver of joy rise in my own chest. When I realized my lips were curving upward, I knew I was falling for him all over again. "I want this one too!" "No potatoes. They cause gas. Did you forget about your stomach issues?" I said coldly. "Oh. Okay." His tone was thick with disappointment, but my scolding seemed to make him incredibly smug. His mood improved significantly for the rest of the day. [This dog just wants to see if his wife still cares about him.] [Oh~ A new trick to stay glued to your wife every day.] [He got what he wanted! He got what he wanted! (?O?)] I thought Liam would behave himself, but not long after we got back to the villa, he started acting up again. "Chloe, I was really terrified today. Thank you for the hug." He looked incredibly pure and innocent, but his words were a bombshell. I could feel the curious, shocked stares of the other four guests sweeping back and forth between us. "Ha... haha... you're welcome." [I feel like Chloe's fist is going to land on Liam's face any second now.] [Liam: Yeah, my wife hugged me today. Did she hug you? No, she didn't!] [Liam might as well just write the word "Show-off" on his forehead.] For the next two days, I mostly ignored him, but he kept trying to stick to my side. [LMAO, played too hard, now the wife is gone.] [Look how wronged our little milk boy looks.] [That nickname is so gross.] He caught a fish and excitedly ran over to me. "Chloe, I caught a fish." "Mhm." I replied flatly. "Chloe, look at the flower basket I wove!" "Mhm." Despite my repeated coldness, his enthusiasm never waned. Eventually, my heart softened again. 6 [Couldn't she have held out for two more days?] [I knew it.] [Who can resist a well-behaved, handsome Liam Hayes who is 6'2" with a six-pack?] When we were buying ice cream, he was quick to pay. Seeing I was about to pay him back, he said, "I already paid. If you wouldn't mind taking me off your block list, you can just Venmo me." [Is Liam holding a masterclass? I'll listen on my knees!!!] [+1 Our goddess is really hard to pursue.] He watched happily as I unblocked him on my phone. His contact name was still saved as "Good Boy Liam." I expressionlessly changed the contact name to his actual name, completely unaware that the camera was right behind my shoulder, capturing the entire process. [Liam actually calls her "Sister" in private!! AHHHH so sweet so sweet!!!] [Real couples are definitely the best to ship.] [Calling her "Sister" is hitting me right in the feels!!! What kind of perfect, obedient boy is this?!] [Look at Liam's goofy face. I'm embarrassed to say I've been a fan of his for four years.] [You don't sound embarrassed at all. You actually sound kind of proud.] Under Liam's relentless "harassment," our relationship grew closer and closer. I slowly started agreeing to talk to him on the phone at night, started reporting my schedule to him. We were just waiting for the right moment to officially announce we were back together. One day, my agent called me early in the morning, saying I was trending. I thought the promotional photos for my new drama were just too stunning and had set a new trend. I only found out after opening Twitter that it was all thanks to Liam. The top comment on the post: Liam Hayes: [WOW!!! Wifey looks so beautiful!! Love you the most, Wifey!!!] This idiot! Very quickly, his alt account was dug up. @ChloesGoodBoyLiam, one of the head admins of our couple fan page, was actually Liam himself??? [HAHAHA Liam's public unmasking.] [He definitely forgot to switch accounts HAHAHAHA.] [Is it possible he did it on purpose? Is a fan page admin account really that easy to find? Think about it, really think about it.] The #1 trending topic: "Chloe and Liam Suspected to be Married!! Actor Publicly Calls Her Wifey!!" gave me a headache. Just then, Liam called me.
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