It’s never a white lie 10

Chapter 10  Adam spiraled deeper into madness, offering up his own flesh and blood in desperate prayers, hoping for just one more glimpse of her.  When Howard heard about this, he was so overcome with anger that he collapsed immediately. Without its leader, the Hacith Group saw its stock price drop to an unprecedented low.  … Read more

It’s never a white lie 9

Chapter 9  บ  238 Vouchers  When had he started to forget what she looked like? Searching through his memories, the only picture that remained was of her expression when at remained was of her expression when she was taken in by the Hacith family–determined yet detached.  Henry’s posture slumped, as if he had aged a … Read more

It’s never a white lie 8

Chapter 8  Three days after Kellie’s disappearance, the elders of the Kimbere and Hacith families were overwhelmed with worry and rushed to the villa to demand answers.  Upon entering, they discovered that the bedroom had been transformed into a mourning space. Portraits were scattered everywhere, with red threads crisscrossing the room. The girl in the … Read more

It’s never a white lie 7

Chapter 7  11  288 TVouchers  Kellie was thrown into an empty garage, her eyes covered with a blindfold. Despite her intense fear, she still managed to threaten through her trembling voice. “Do you know who I am? I’m with Adam. You’d better release me, or he won’t let you off!”  Adam responded with a chilling … Read more

It’s never a white lie 6

Chapter 6  The truth crashed down on Adam, leaving him stunned and hollow inside.  I found myself lying in bed, surrounded by flowers. After several reassurances, the medical team smiled and offered their well–wishes.  The cold liquid seeped into my veins. As my awareness slipped away, I thought I heard Adam’s voice, pleading with deep … Read more

It’s never a white lie 5

Chapter 5  “Adam! Don’t you want me anymore?”  E  Kellie’s tear–streaked, pale face on the hospital bed, combined with the disapproving looks from his parents, made him pause. He realized some issues required clarification.  After Adam had taken care of everything and rushed back to the villa full of anticipation, he found the house eerily … Read more

It’s never a white lie 4

Chapter 4  Physically and mentally drained, I made my way back to the villa. Adam was on the couch, engrossed in phone calls, while Kellie stood beside him, speaking softly to calm him down.  When I walked in, Adam struggled to contain his frustration. “Is disappearing on a whim fun for you, Sophia? When will … Read more

It’s never a white lie 3

Chapter 3  But then everything shifted. People changed. It all came to an end.  His impatient stare had felt like a sharp knife piercing my heart, causing my breath to catch.  Kellie lowered her head, feigning shyness. “Sophia, this was all my fault. Brother Adam had cooked for me, and I should have stopped him. … Read more

It’s never a white lie 2

Chapter 2  He resented me for insisting on having the wedding that day, for causing him to lose his parents, and most of all, for daring to dream of moving on and starting anew.  That familiar wave of self–loathing surged within me, and the temptation to give up resurfaced. Just let me go.  Yet, the … Read more

It’s never a white lie 1

Chapter 1  On the day of our wedding, a car crash claimed the lives of both my parents and Adam Hacith’s.  Everyone said it was my fault for insisting on holding the wedding that day.  THE  I knew Adam blamed me, too. I spent every ounce of energy trying to atone, hoping he  someday move … Read more