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three years ago.  Their reactions were too natural to be an act.  Still in denial, I looked into his company situation and searched online for any relevant information.  However, everything told me that this wasn’t a prank.  Freddie had indeed passed away He died at 22 years old from cancer.  The housekeeper clearly couldn’t stand … Read more

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Chapter 9  My life came to an end on the day Freddie got married.  I saw his grand, extravagant wedding ceremony through the media’s coverage.  However, he didn’t look happy. His expression was solemn, as if weighed down by something.  Still, he steadily slipped a beautiful diamond ring onto Bianca’s finger.  The moment they kissed, … Read more

Time Ch 16

He sneered. “You’ve always been obsessive. If you could do something as shameless as confessing to me, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do.”  Hearing his sharp words, I clenched my fists and eventually let them go weakly. “I don’t like you anymore. When I get better, maybe I’ll give Hugo a chance.”  His pupils trembled ever … Read more

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Chapter 8  Time flew by, and my body grew increasingly weaker by the day.  I could feel my body shutting down, slowly losing all function. Even my senses were starting to dull.  Sometimes, I’d wake up to find my pillow soaked in blood.  In the days leading up to Freddie’s wedding, I almost couldn’t get … Read more

Time Ch 14

I just ignored him.  He suddenly lost his temper and grabbed my arm. “It’s just a damn camellia! Do you really have to act like it’s the end of the  world?”  I still didn’t say a word.  Suddenly, he seemed to regain his composure. He asked seriously, “Do you regret falling for me?”  This time, … Read more

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Chapter 7  By the time the gardeners arrived, it was already dark.  My face was blank as I stood beneath the veranda and watched them dig up the camellia tree.  All the flowers fell in an instant, sinking into the soil. A breeze swept through at that very moment, as if singing a farewell  song.  … Read more

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After a moment, Bianca suddenly laughed. “Rosy, are you seriously lying about cancer just to keep that tree? I know you went to the hospital the other day. The doctor’s a friend of mine. He said you’re perfectly fine.”  I didn’t respond and simply stared straight at Freddie.  Our eyes met. His expression suddenly turned … Read more

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Chapter 6  Freddie paused for a moment but didn’t object.  He then casually pulled out a set of keys and tossed them onto the table. “I’ve already bought you a place. You can move out  in the next few days.”  I stared at the keys and smiled wryly within. So, he’d been planning to drive … Read more

Time Ch 10

The day Freddie left, I cried my heart out at the airport. He sighed and did something utterly unexpected. He reached out and ruffled my hair.  “I’ll be back,” he said gently.  Then he was gone for six years.  We met again at our parents‘ funeral.  I was 16 years old, while he was 21.  … Read more

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Chapter 5  My wish didn’t come true.  As fragile as my body looked, it held on longer than I thought.  Freddie wasn’t entirely heartless either. Just as I was about to pass out, he carried me to my room and called his private doctor.  However, he didn’t stay. He left the moment the doctor arrived.  … Read more