Lina stammered, "I-I''m sorry! I had no idea that Ryan was behind it. It''s just that you were acting so suspiciously."


    She exined, "You became so generous so suddenly, even though you were never that well off. So, how could I not suspect you?"


    I sighed. "Lina, it''s one thing for others to suspect me, but don''t you find what you''re saying ridiculous? When was I ever stingy with you back when we were dating? Didn''t I buy everything you asked for?"


    "I just didn''t unt my wealth by taking you out on shy drives in a sports car like Ryan did. Isn''t that right?"


    Lina paused. Her eyes widened as she thought back to our time together.


    Back then, I treated her like a queen, always buying everything she showed interest in. However, I preferredying low. So, I would choose cozy, down-to- earth ces whenever we went on dates.


    I never expected her to hate those ces, nor did I ever realize how much she enjoyed showing off.


    For her, receiving a ne that cost over 30 thousand dors was meaningless if no one knew. Instead, she''d rather unt a three-thousand-dor gift if it meant that everyone could marvel at it.


    After a long pause, a tear rolled down her cheek. "I''m sorry. I was wrong."


    Stifling her sobs, she ran off in a hurry.


    Benjamin stared at her in astonishment, murmuring, "She sure looks pretty even when crying. I finally know why she used to have you in the palm of her hands, William."


    Frantically, I pped him on the head. My girlfriend was right here! Could he be any more tactless?


    I immediately turned to Felicia and rified, "I don''t like her anymore. Don''t listen to Benjamin."


    Felicia smiled faintly. "I know. Don''t worry. I''m not the jealous type. I''m happy as long as you don''t get tired of me."


    Hearing this, the other three guys'' jaws practically hit the floor.


    Felicia had always been their goddess. Naturally, they were astonished to hear her trying to please me. However, instead of feeling happy, I was exasperated by her words. This was precisely why I never liked revealing my background.


    I wanted a rtionship where both parties were equal. I didn''t want one like this, where my girlfriend would humble herself after learning about my background, leaving me unsure of how to respond.


    After the meal, I walked Felicia back to her dorm and asked with concern, "How have things been in your dorm? The others haven''t been giving you trouble, have they?"


    She shook her head and smiled. "Nope. Don''t worry. They know that you didn''t steal the money. Plus, ine is on leave, and Charlotte has stopped picking on me."


    "She seemspletely different now and just sits alone in a daze. Lina also didn''te backst night, so no one has given me any trouble," she continued.


    So, in other words, Lina, Charlotte, and ine had been the main instigators of the bullying. Well, karma was served now.


    I was relieved to learn that no one was bothering her anymore. After dropping her off at the dorm entrance, I turned to leave.


    But just as I reached the gates, I heard Lina calling out behind me. "William, wait!"


    I turned to see Lina walking toward me. She had changed into a different outfit,


    and her long hair was draped over her shoulders.


    With a faint pout, she stared at me carefully. "Where are you going?"


    "Back to my dorm."


    "I''m heading in that direction too. Let''s walk together."


    I nearly burst outughing. "I''m going back to the men''s dorm. Are you sure you''re going there?"