Chapter 11 Time seemed to freeze, as if someone had pressed pause on reality. The noise, the Chapter 10 with both fear and relief. Chapter 11 J Time seemed to freeze, as if someone had pressed pause on reality. The noise, the commotion, everything fell away, leaving just me and the shocking image before me: … Read more
Chapter 10 по кеер шеш… иш now. I felt my heart race, a cascade of emotions washing over me. Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm myself, but it felt like something had shifted within me. The makeup artist must have sensed my reaction, as she rushed over, holding a hand mirror protectively in … Read more
Chapter 9 I took a deep breath, steadying myself and looked directly at him. Darrel‘ s gaze was Chapter 9 of weakness. “We were never officially in a relationship, Darrel,” I said, my voice steady. “All these years, we never defined anything. So, in wha world do you think you have the right to question … Read more
Chapter 8 calm. Not a single flicker of pain or anger stirred within me–just a quiet, resigned acceptance. My cousin‘ s messages, however, were dripping with rage. Her words practically leapt off the screen. “Fionna, why don’t you come back here for a while? I really can’t take this anymore. After Darrel showed up two … Read more
Chapter 7 The moment I nodded, my mom’s face lit up with a smile so wide, her eyes shimmered with unshed tears of happiness. She clutched my hand, her voice full of emotion. “You 48% 18:40 Chapter 7 don’t know how long I’ve waited for this, Fionna. I called your cousin this morning, told him … Read more
Chapter 6 “You don’t deserve to be loved. No one ever has, or ever will,” Darrel sneered, his face twisted with disgust. “Other people’s kindness, all the good they try to show you- you just trample it. No wonder your own parents didn’t want you when you were a kid!” His words pierced straight through … Read more
Chapter 5 A year ago, I would have opened the door the moment I heard that tone. His soft, comforting words would have melted my anger and I would have forgiven him, letting every bit of hurt and frustration fade away. But now, those words felt as empty as the life we‘ d built together. … Read more
(04 I’d never once posted about him on social media, not a single photo or mention that would show he already had someone in his life. Apart from a few close friends who knew about us, most people probably thought I was just his sister or some vague acquaintance Darrel used to tell me that … Read more
03 I held my gr(ound, my voice cold and unyielding. “I don’t want to waste another second on this ridiculous relationship. It’s over.” Outside, the sky was a dreary shade of gray and raindrops pattered steadily against the pavement I pulled my jacket closer, bracing myself against the chill as I left. I paused by … Read more
(02 “I don’t even know much about the person I’m marrying.” I muttered, trying to make light of it. “It’s all a family setup.. It’ll probably be fine.” The other end of the phone fell silent. My cousin, Stephanie, took a moment before responding in a tentative tone. “Fionna… just don’t do anything impulsive, okay? … Read more