“Is this because of today? Are you still mad? I already told you, Lindsay wasn’t feeling well. I was just helping her. Why are you making such a big deal out of it?” Mindy glared at me, too. “You’re overreacting! Burning the photos just because of that? Those were my favorite pictures!” Of course, they … Read more
I felt nothing. “Crossing the line? Do you forget that you are the one kissing someone else? Spare me the lectures, Marvin. Just get a divorce.” The word divorce made his expression change instantly. I could tell he was on the brink of losing his temper. But with all the onlookers, he forced a sigh … Read more
I thought, “Helping someone meant kissing another woman? Was that appropriate for a married man? With everyone watching and the whispers spreading, should I not have stepped in? Should I not be angry?” I knew it was pointless to explain to her. She wouldn’t understand. I tried to walk away, but Mindy blocked my path. … Read more
01 “It’s just a kiss, Ariadne. Lindsay looks like she’s suffering. I’ll help her, don’t overthink it.” Marvin didn’t wait for a response. He stood and headed straight toward Lindsay. Her cheeks were flushed; she looked faint and uncomfortable. The other classmates noticed and began murmuring among themselves. “Is Lindsay having a kiss hunger? And … Read more
One day, he intercepted me on the street. Grabbing my wrist, he tried to drag me back home. When I resisted, he attempted to pick me up and carry me. Just then, a car with failed brakes barreled toward us. Silas reacted instinctively, pushing me out of harm’s way. The impact sent him flying over … Read more
take from me, demand more of. I had loved Silas because I thought he loved me back. But I was wrong. He didn’t love me. He never had. Love was meant to be given to someone who valued it, not wasted on someone who took it for granted. Silas looked at me, his expression confused. … Read more
Silas: [Nina, where did you go? Why didn’t you tell me?] Silas: [Nina, are you mad about this morning? I can explain. It was just a mistake.] Silas: [Nina, you’re pregnant? Why didn’t you tell me? And what’s this abortion report? Did we lose our baby?] Silas: [Nina, please, I’m begging you. Just tell me … Read more
Silas might not deserve me, but he deserved to know the truth about the child we had lost. ou to the airport Silas‘ messages kept coming to rapid succession 1:03 PM On the way to the airport, Silas‘ messages kept coming in rapid succession. Silas: [Nina, I’m almost home. I can’t wait to see you.] … Read more
She gawked at me like I’d lost my mind. “You can’t be serious. If you cancel now, we’re not refunding you.” I nodded without a word and walked out of the fitting room. That night, back home, my phone buzzed with a series of angry messages. Unknown number: [Feeling high and mighty, huh? Must be … Read more
of the café. After that day, Silas decided to give me the silent treatment, or as he liked to call it, a “cooling–off period” In the past, whenever he pulled this stunt, I’d always cave. No matter how badly he’d wronged me, I’d swallow my pride, grovel, and beg for us to make That was … Read more