triangle. 3 I shut the door, shoved in my earbuds, blocking out the party’s noise. Id decided to move back to Miami, meaning I needed to quit my job. But I wanted to finish my current projects, to avoid causing any trouble. I sat by the floor–to–ceiling window, working. The sun dipped below the horizon, … Read more
2 Out of sight, out of mind. I retreated to my room, burying myself in work. A knock on the door. Qiana, a mango pudding in hand, stood there, beaming. Her captivating almond eyes sparkled, a few flecks of yellow pudding dusting her pretty face “Lanie, the party’s hopping downstairs. Come join the fun!” I … Read more
Lanie’s Story 1 DELE I’d secretly accepted a proposal to move back to Miami, all to escape them, my two childhood best friends. I figured they wouldn’t care; their eyes were glued to that intern, anyway. I’d imagined their reactions, the hun, the pleading, maybe even a little anger. Instead, they just stared, cold and … Read more
27 “Yes, k’s very painful.” Celene showed no mercy, This relationship was long ruined, and she didn’t want to drag it out any longer, getting tangled up like this. But these words were like a sharp blade, deeply piercing Xavier’s heart, hurting him to the point of suffocation. “What about him?” He forced a bitter … Read more
26 Celeste looked down at him and suddenly smiled. This is probably fate. It’s not that she didn’t want to give him a chance, it’s that she already did. And she gave it to him in her previous life. In her previous life, she didn’t choose divorce but instead sent Vivian away, precisely because she … Read more
25 25 t was simply shocking to behold!! Xavier slumped to the ground, reaching out to touch it, but halfway there, he pulled his hand back. Then he clenched his fists and repeatedly slammed them onto the marble floor, one punch after another, until the backs of his hands were a bloody mess, yet it … Read more
24 When the woke u she was in a large villa. Xavier had put her under house arrest in the room, although he hadn’t tied her hands and feet, unless she jumped from the balcony, she couldn’t even dream of escaping. Finally, she gave up struggling and slumped by the bed. Xavier walked in carrying … Read more
Hom 23 Inside the car, the two fell silent. Celeste sat in the passenger seat, constantly picking at her nails, feeling extremely anxious and uneasy. She had just signed the contract yesterday, and today she had already caused Lucian to get a slap from her ex–husband. This was practically an early defeat before even starting, … Read more
22 The next day, Celeste left early. As soon as she walked out the gate, Xavier, who was lying in the car, woke up. He immediately opened the car door and called out to that figure with a hoarse voice Honey!” Just by hearing his voice, one could tell he wasn’t feeling well. He hadn’t … Read more
21 The person who came was actually Xavier. He was in a disheveled suit, his eyes bloodshot, looking like he hadn’t rested well in a long time. Seeing him, Celeste instantly darkened her face and, without a trace of hesitation, closed the door. But in the next second, Xavier stuck out his hand and stopped … Read more