There Will Never Be an Us Again

The two of us girls and three boys grew up together in an orphanage.

Before she died, our adoptive mother wanted to find someone to look after me and Peirou, so she called the three boys to her bedside.

But instead of looking at Xu Peirou, they all turned to me.

Afraid Peirou would feel awkward, our adoptive mother hinted, “You don't have to choose just one.”

But the next moment, they all smiled.

Gu Chenzhou spoke first. “Lin Zhiyun is terrible at video games. I'll choose Peirou.”

Chen Xu shook his head as he looked at me. “You and I are better off as friends who roast each other. Peirou would make a good girlfriend.”

The aloof Pei Jing adjusted his glasses. “Lin Zhiyun isn't as capable as my assistant. Peirou is thoughtful, and I'm willing to take care of her.”

Faced with their unanimous choice and undisguised disdain,

I finally smiled and raised my left hand, the ring on my finger catching the light.

“Mom, I'm already engaged. Peirou can have them!”