Chapter 5 William remained persistent, waiting outside the hospital daily without fail, rain or shine. During an unexpected downpour, I saw him still standing at the hospital entrance after my shift, soaked through with a haggard appearance. “What do you actually want?” I finally confronted him. William lifted his head, eyes pleading: “Emma, give me … Read more
Chapter 4 Across the ocean, I used my savings for facial reconstruction surgery. The scars gradually faded, and I was reborn. In the mirror, my eyes no longer held confusion–steadfast calm had taken its place. Leveraging experience from caring for patients in the Johnson family, I earned my nursing license and found work at an … Read more
Chapter 3 In the emergency room, the doctor urgently treated the wounds on my face while the nurse kept rinsing them, trying to reduce corrosion. “This isn’t regular beauty water–it’s mixed with corrosive substances,” the doctor said gravely. “The wounds will leave permanent scars. Lying on the hospital bed, tears slid from the corners of … Read more
Chapter 2 Since Emily came back, William has been chilly to me to the extreme. Tonight, he openly brought Emily to the event, leaving me completely ignored. “Emma, your outfit looks so tacky. It’s completely unfit for an occasion like this.” Emily approached with a wine glass, offering a sweet yet mocking smile. I smiled … Read more
Chapter 1 My sister ran away from her arranged marriage, and I was forced to take her place–marrying the sickly William Johnson. But once he recovered, the first thing he did was bring my sister, freshly returned from abroad, into our home. “Emma Davis, Emily said you says you drove her away years ago and … Read more