Sarah endures eight years of belittling nicknames from her childhood friends Luke and Sophie, who mock her at work and sabotage her career.
After Sophie’s public humiliation costs her a million-dollar deal, Sarah resigns and moves to London alone.
There, she rebuilds her confidence, excels professionally, and meets Nathan, a supportive former classmate.
When Sophie follows her to London and later falsely accuses her of stealing company data, Sarah gathers evidence and clears her name.
Finally, when Luke arrives to apologize too late, Sarah chooses her new life over her toxic past, embracing her independence and self-worth.
You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 12 End of July, Phase Two contract was officially signed. The ceremony was held in a modest conference room. Not huge, but everyone who mattered was there. When I spoke for the team, my voice was steady, not a single stumble. After the final sentence, I sat […]
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 11 Three days after Sophie went back, I received an email from the HR department of my former company in China. Subject: “Regarding the non-disclosure agreement signed by Ms. Sarah upon resignation.” The content was lengthy, essentially accusing me of taking confidential company data when I left,
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 10 Halfway through the exhibition, Sophie’s presence was becoming impossible to ignore. She kept drifting toward Nathan. “Oh, this painting is so interesting, don’t you think, Nathan?” / “This venue is so big, do you come to places like this often?” Nathan was polite but kept his
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 09 The day Luke left, he sent me a very long message. I didn’t open it. Just scrolled past. I caught the first few words: “Sarah, from high school until now…” Enough. I was done with from high school until now. June. London’s summer was unexpectedly clear.
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 08 I explained the Sophie situation to my Director, who took it well: “As long as it’s handled.” I also apologized to the client. Fortunately, they weren’t fazed. We scheduled a formal call for the next day. Everything stayed on track. But that night, Luke messaged me.
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 07 Late April, the company confirmed a new project. I’d lead it independently, a cross-border expansion plan for a major e-commerce platform. My biggest assignment since coming to London. When the Director called me in, he said: “I trust your approach, Sarah. Go for it.” No but.
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 06 Three months in, my project won the quarterly award. When the Director announced it in front of the team, my colleagues clapped. Someone whistled. I stood there, ears ringing, not from nerves, but from a kind of stunned disbelief that I was actually being seen. Emma
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 05 I didn’t pick up. He messaged: “Sarah, I need to talk to you.” “Tomorrow. I’m sleeping.” “Now.” I took a breath, sat up, and answered. On screen, Luke sat on his balcony, the city skyline behind him. He looked tired, dark circles, two shirt buttons undone,
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 04 My first week in London, the jet lag refused to let go. At 3 a.m., wide awake, I sat on the windowsill of my rental, watching the streetlights flicker. My phone screen glowed. Sophie’s Instagram update. Nine photos of all of her and Luke. Restaurants, movies,
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You Were Better When I Was Gone Chapter 03 My 4 a.m. alarm went off three times before I finally dragged myself out of bed. When I rolled my suitcase into the hallway, it was still dark. The air in the corridor was cold and still. The elevator doors slid open. Sophie was inside. She
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