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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

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

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

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

I was stunned by the slap. I stumbled back several steps and hit my head hard against the cabinet. The pain was so sharp that it brought tears to my eyes.   At the same time, blood started to drip from my nose again.   The cancer was acting up again. The pain in my … Read more

Chapter 4 Author: Spring Sunlight I stood in the kitchen, slowly chopping vegetables.  Bianca shut the door behind her and suddenly hurled a wooden ladle at me with a sneer. “Do you really think you’re here to cook?”  I winced in pain and frowned. “Just say whatever you want to say.”  She didn’t bother hiding her … Read more

She scoffed. “Because you’re shameless!”  Her answer didn’t surprise me.  Bianca was sharp. It was no wonder she could tell I had feelings for Freddie.  “You don’t have to act like this. I’m not trying to come between you two,” I said.  To be honest, I’d given up the day Freddie got back together with … Read more

Chapter 3 Author: Spring Sunlight As if completely oblivious to the tension in the room, Bianca strode toward us and greeted me.  Freddie’s eyes softened almost instantly the moment he saw her. “What are you doing here?”  “I missed you.” She leaned into his arms naturally and pouted.  As she spoke, she glanced at me, her … Read more

I turned him down without hesitation.   Perhaps it was my pale face or how weak my voice sounded, but Hugo only wore a disappointed smile without saying another word.   The traffic was heavy on the way back. It was already dark by the time I got home.   The house was quiet. Freddie … Read more

Chapter 2 Author: Spring Sunlight Freddie finally softened a little and texted to ask where I was.  A glimmer of hope rose in me. I thought he might come to pick me up.  However, the one who showed up was his good friend, Hugo Gilbert.  Sitting in the car, Hugo showered me with concern. He kept … Read more