Chapter 6 The plane flew overseas and the bright sun outside and the boundless blue sky lifted my spirits. I watched the scenery shift as clouds tumbled and a warm, reddish light streaked across the horizon. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck me and I quickly sketched it out on paper. By the time I’d … Read more
Chapter 5 Dragging my exhausted body back home, I took a long, detailed look at this place where I’d lived for the past seven years. Every corner held memories of Ethan and me–once so beautiful, now stabbing into. my heart like a thousand sharp blades. I found a large cardboard box and, unable to sleep, … Read more
Chapter 4 Seeing that I was silent, she tilted her head slightly, carefully studying my face. “I’ve wanted to say this since the first time we met–don’t you think we look very much alike, little sister?” In that moment, I had never felt such humiliation and disgrace. Under her triumphant gaze, I could only … Read more
Chapter 3 After finishing my IV, I felt even dizzier. I took a few steps and almost stumbled. Ethan still hadn’t returned–no calls, no messages. Reluctantly, I decided to call him first to avoid any misunderstandings. When he heard I was still at the hospital, he paused for a moment. “I’m sorry, Emma. I planned … Read more
Chapter 2 “All right, stop crying now. I’ll put some medicine on it for you. He gently patted my head to soothe me as he got up to grab the first aid kit, muttering along the way. “Look at you–such a big girl, but still afraid of pain and always crying. What would you do … Read more
Chapter 1 I had been in a secret relationship with my brother’s best friend for seven years and we were planning to get married. I followed the location and found his gathering, but as I reached the door of the private room, I overheard their conversation. “Ethan Shaw, your Cinderella is back. What are you … Read more
Chapter 8 Simon looked at my flat belly in disbelief, his face twisted in shock. “A child? Did we once have a child?” Simon stood frozen for a couple of seconds, then suddenly clutched his head in anger and began to back away rapidly. The next second, he kicked Lily in the chest. “I’m going … Read more
Chapter 7 “Why is her face so swollen?” When Lily saw that Simon had noticed my face but didn’t react otherwise, she felt relieved and continued to fabricate her story.. What she didn’t know was that Simon didn’t recognize me because my face was completely swollen and covered in blood. I had never been in … Read more
Chapter 6 I had no strength left, lying on the ground like a corpse, waiting for my fate. The dark crowd was like the Grim Reaper, each person holding a knife. Lily had turned everyone into accomplices, and I was cast into absolute hell. From my initial wails and desperate struggles, I had reached the … Read more
Chapter 5 “This is the lunchbox that woman brought, it’s just as cheap as her. “Mr. Gates, you’ll be able to buy such lunchboxes in any supermarket. I can’t believe how irresponsible the receptionists are. They would just let anyone into the company.” Lily was still chattering away, not noticing Simon’s face getting darker and … Read more