admind 6 I knocked on the hospital room door. I heard a lazy “Come in” from inside. I opened the door and saw Ace, his left arm in a cast, leaning back against the pillows, watching a foreign movie on TV. Other than being pale, he looked like he was on vacation. Ever since I’d met … Read more
5 F < The next few days, all I did was eat, sleep, play video games, and binge–watch shows. Every second I spent with Chase, I had to put so much effort into pretending to be someone I wasn’t. I knew Chase wouldn’t like the real me. I didn’t like wearing white dresses, eating fancy … Read more
4 Chase won. The other rich kid’s car crashed. The scene was chaos until the ambulance < sirens got louder. 2204 ( 77 The other guys were too scared to blame Chase, so they took it out on the girl, “If Ace is hurt, you’re done for! Just wait.” The girl took a few steps … Read more
3 Everything went smoothly, just as planned. In everyone’s eyes, I was beautiful and sweet, unaware of Chase’s family’s wealth, simply in love with him. So much so that I was constantly worried about him. く I didn’t want Chase racing or fighting, afraid he’d get hurt. 77 I didn’t want other girls around Chase, … Read more
2 Soon after, I was put in place, right in Chase’s path. < 1:15 The third time he rescued me from some drunken frat boys, he looked down at me and smirked, “Well, aren’t you a sight for sore eyes?” 77 I bashfully lowered my head and whispered, “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to cause … Read more
Love Became Empty, Only Scars Remain I was Liam Bradford’s trophy girlfriend, specifically designed to keep his younger brother, Chase, in check. The whole ‘love and concern‘ routine worked wonders, keeping Chase from street racing, brawling, and generally acting like a spoiled brat. And, of course, I was handsomely paid for my efforts by the … Read more
Chapter 25 Third Person’s Narrative; It was the third day after Celine regained consciousness, and she was still refusing to change her clothes or have her bathe. It worried Aiden, but Celine didn’t mind. In her past life, she had stayed a week or sometimes even longer in the same clothes, locked in the dungeon … Read more
Chapter 24 Ace’s POV; In the brightly lit room, my gaze remained fixed on Carla. My fists were clenched and with everything in me, I was battling to keep Karl from lashing out. Finally, she spoke, “Why are you looking at me like that? “I hadn’t expected her to have the nerve or guts to … Read more
Chapter 23 Ace’s POV: I am shocked when Celine tells me that Carla is the one who tried to end her life. The weight of the revelation settles heavily on me, and suddenly all the dots that were once scattered start coming together. It all makes sense now. Of course, Aiden’s sudden, interest in Celine … Read more
Chapter 22 Chapter 22 I am sitting idly in my office with my mind on Celine. I have rummaged deep into memories I have of her that I’m not reminiscing the times we shared when we were much younger. There’s suddenly a knock on my door, and that bring me back. to earth. “Who is … Read more