I Am the Male Lead Ex-Girlfriend

I used to be the male lead’s ex-girlfriend, the notorious villainess in a popular harem story. My character, Erika, was written as the spiteful ex who caused endless drama. Determined not to play the role of a foolish antagonist, I took control and ended things with the protagonist before he could reject me. Three years passed, and I thought I had moved on—until Leo suddenly reappeared in my life. His words caught me off guard: “I can’t function without you. My feelings haven’t changed…” Now, I’m stuck wondering if history will repeat itself or if I can rewrite my own fate this time.

The original plot painted me as the bitter ex who couldn’t let go, but I refused to follow that script. Breaking up with him first was my way of reclaiming power, yet here he is, dragging me back into the chaos. His confession stirs old emotions, but I won’t let myself fall into the same trap. If he truly cared, why did it take him years to realize it? The story might have labeled me the villain, but I won’t let anyone dictate my choices again.

Leo’s return complicates everything—his lingering feelings, my unresolved doubts, and the pressure of a narrative that insists on casting me as the antagonist. But I’ve learned since then. I won’t be the pawn in someone else’s love story. Whether he’s sincere or just nostalgic, I have to decide: do I give him another chance, or do I walk away for good? This time, the ending is mine to write.