Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1254 The Pain of Three People

"I used to think shacking up would be a breeze, like we'd be best buds forever. But man, was I wrong. Being friends and being a couple? Totally different ball games. Once you switch roles, all kinds of crap hits the fan," Sadie said, her voice heavy with regret.

"Don't even start with that," Joe cut her off, yelling. "You're dumping me because of Micah, right? You still got feelings for him, wanna run back to him, so you're ditching me, huh?"

"I'm not going back to him," Sadie said, frowning. "I'm breaking up with you 'cause I realized we're not cut out for marriage. Staying together will just make us miserable! It's got nothing to do with anyone else."

"Then why did you... why did you..." Joe was so worked up he couldn't finish his sentence. Just thinking about it made him lose it.

"Actually," Sadie started, but then she stopped. She knew if Joe found out nothing happened between her and Micah, he wouldn't agree to call off the engagement. Taking a deep breath, she switched gears, "Since this bothers you so much, let's just break off the engagement and go back to being friends."

"No way," Joe said stubbornly. "I'm not agreeing to that!"

"Joe..." Sadie frowned.

"Promise me you won't see him again," Joe jumped out of bed, grabbing Sadie's hand. He pleaded, "Just promise me, and I won't hold it against you."

"Joe, don't you think you're just fooling yourself?" Sadie was frustrated. "You know we're not right for each other, so why force it?"

"How are we not right? In what way?" Joe was getting more agitated. "Aren't we happy together? I spoil you, make you happy. What more do you want? Just tell me, and I'll change."

Sadie was at a loss. Their problem wasn't about how well he treated her; it was that love couldn't be forced. Even if they stayed together, they wouldn't be happy.

But Joe didn't see it that way. Or maybe he just didn't want to.

"Sadie, don't leave me." Joe hugged Sadie tightly, crying in her ear, "I really, really love you. Even if you messed up or were forced, it doesn't matter. Let the past be the past. I won't hold it against you. Just promise me you won't see him again, and I'll treat you just as well as always."

"Joe..." Sadie wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.

"Sadie, please, don't leave me." Joe held Sadie tightly, refusing to let go, like a scared kid afraid she'd vanish if he let go.

"Joe, you're hurt. You need to rest," Sadie gently pushed Joe away and noticed he had a fever. She quickly helped him lie down on the bed. "Joe, lie down. I'll go get a doctor."

"No, don't go," Joe said, clinging to Sadie's hand, refusing to let go. "Don't leave me."

Seeing him like this, Sadie couldn't bear it. She held his hand and softly comforted him, "Alright, Joe, I'll stay with you. I won't leave. Just rest up."

Joe held Sadie's hand tightly and gradually closed his eyes, falling asleep.

He'd been pampered all his life and couldn't handle setbacks. Now, after being beaten, he was weak both mentally and physically.

Sadie sat by the bed, quietly watching him, feeling a mix of emotions. She regretted her decision and wondered why she agreed to marry Joe for some external reason. Now, all three of them were in pain.