Chapter 4 “Caelan, I can’t.” I grabbed his sleeve with my shaky hand and said, “My belly hurts. Please take me to the hospital.” When Caelan heared that, his face darkened. He yanked my hand away and said, “Stop with the act! Haven’t you had enough? “It’s just a small favor for Isabel, yet you … Read more
Chapter 3 Caelan did not come home until the next afternoon. When he saw me, he looked relieved and said, “I forgot to go to the hospital. I didn’t think you’d be out so soon. It must not be serious.” I did not tell him it was serious. I had a spinal misalignment, and if … Read more
Chapter 2 Caelan glanced at his phone and quickly answered. Isabel’s tearful voice came through. “Caelan, help me! Someone’s following me! I’m scared!” Caelan shot up immediately and spoke softly to calm her. “Don’t worry, Isabel. I’m coming to get you.” Isabel kept crying. “Will Ms. Warren be mad that I called you for help … Read more
Chapter 1 When Caelan Sullivan got home, I was packing for the camping trip. I had loved hiking since I was young, and Caelan knew that. I begged him for a long time to let me join this trip, and he finally agreed. But just before we were supposed to leave, he changed his mind. … Read more
Chapter 12 “Why?” I couldn’t help but asked. He looked back at me. “My mom says that shopping helps women feel better when they’re upset.” My brother suddenly jumped in. “I’m feeling bad too. Take me shopping!” William kicked him aside with ease and whisked me away. On the way, I tried to explain the … Read more
Chapter 11 Chapter 11 I stared at William, feeling both surprised and a bit guilty. “So, you saw everything?” “Yes.” Ethan, noticing the closeness between us, got up from the ground, eyes red and demanded, “Who is he?” William seemed intent on provoking him, as he tightened his arm around my waist. “Her… fiancé.” “Lies! … Read more
Chapter 10 I stared at Ethan, baffled by his sudden display. His feelings for Amanda were obvious to anyone with eyes. Now that she was back, wouldn‘ t letting me go be a relief to him? Why chase me all the way overseas? Seeing my silence, he took out a red velvet box and knelt … Read more
Chapter 9 William only got tricked because he didn’t suspect his own cousin, which made me sigh. Life in wealthy families. always seemed so full of drama, unlike my simple family background. We’ve been a single–child family for nine generations. until my parents finally had me. My brother’s phone started ringing, interrupting my thoughts. I … Read more
Chapter 8 It really was him! “Are you feeling unwell?” I asked, returning his wallet to his pocket while examining him. He was tall and lean; if he weren’t so weak, his height alone would mean I’d only be able to see his chin from this close. His pale skin and high nose bridge gave … Read more
Chapter 7 Dazed, he ran through each room, desperately searching for traces of me. But after scouring the entire place, he couldn’t find a single item of mine. “Why is this happening?” he muttered, pulling out his phone to call me again, only to hear the mechanical voice of the answering service, which nearly drove … Read more