Chapter: 8!Not a single tear!Sylvia The sun beat down on the mourners gathered around my father's grave, casting a somber light on the proceedings. Maryann, my stepmother, stood beside me, her eyes brimming with tears as she clutched a handkerchief to her chest. Emily, my stepsister, stood on the other side of her, her face a picture of grief.As each guest approached to offer their condolences, Maryann and Emily would launch into exaggerated displays of sorrow. They'd sob uncontrollably, wailing like they'd lost the love of their lives. But I knew better. They were just playing a role, angling for the gifts and sympathy that came with being the bereaved family.I watched, numb and disgusted, as they fawned over each guest. "Oh, thank you so much for coming," Maryann would say, her voice trembling with fake emotion. "It means so much to us." Emily would nod in agreement, her eyes welling up with crocodile tears.“I don't know how I will cope, without him here, we were as joint as a hip,” Maryanne said, tears dri
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Chapter: 8!Meeting her!Logan I sprinted after Sylvie, my long strides eating up the distance between us. I had to talk to her, to explain, to apologize. But as I watched her quicken her pace, her heels clicking on the pavement, I realized I was losing ground. She didn't want to hear from me, and I couldn't blame her.As I finally caught a glimpse of her face, I saw tears streaming down her cheeks. My heart sank. I wondered why she was crying and seeing me had clearly made matters worse. I stopped in my tracks, my feet feeling heavy, as she reached her car and slipped inside. The engine roared to life, and she pulled away from the curb, leaving me standing alone on the sidewalk.I stood there for a moment, feeling like I'd been punched in the gut. I had missed Sylvie terribly since she'd left me. All those years, I'd treated her badly, convinced I'd never love her. But the truth was, I'd been blinded by my own insecurities. I'd pushed her away, criticized her, and belittled her efforts to please myself. I r
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Chapter: 6!Meet again !SylvieAs I stepped out of the elevator, I collided with a tall, broad figure. I looked up to see a face that made my heart skip a beat. It was a face from my past, a face that I thought I'd never see again.I quickly regained my composure and pushed past him, trying to escape the sudden rush of emotions. But he was fast, and he reached out to grab my arm as I walked away."Hey, Sylvie, wait," he said, his voice low and urgent.I flung his hand away, my eyes flashing with anger. "Stay away from me," I hissed, not looking back.He didn't seem to take the hint, and he jogged alongside me, trying to catch up. "Sylvie, please, just listen to me," he said, his voice rising above the din of the hospital.I quickened my pace, my heart pounding in my chest. I didn't want to talk to him, I didn't want to relive the past. I just wanted to get out of there, away from the memories and the pain.But he kept pace with me, his eyes fixed on mine. "Sylvie, stop," he said, his voice firm. "We need to
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Chapter: 5. In your face!SYLVIEWalking into the hallway of the hospital felt like PTSD to me. Memories of Logan and Kate kept replaying in my head. I shrugged it off and walked in further.Despite the numerous changes. The new paint on the wall, a new picture of my father. Including a brand new design of the hospital name. There is still that constant, which can stand the test of time. The smell.A sterile mix of antiseptic and freshly laundered scrubs filled my lungs, an all-too-familiar scent that instantly transported me back to the past. It’s a past I had worked so hard to escape.I exhaled slowly, straightening my posture. I wasn’t that broken woman anymore. I wasn’t the naive, lovesick girl desperate for scraps of affection from a man who never truly saw me.No.I am Dr. Sylvie Rhodes, one of the most sought-after surgeons in the country, and I was here on my terms.As I moved down the corridor, I caught sight of familiar faces, some nodding in recognition, others whispering behind my back. They knew.
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Chapter: 4. Expressionless! SYLVIEThis isn’t real. No, no, no. It can’t be real.But it was.I felt like my lungs had collapsed like the air had been sucked out of the room. A cold sensation filled my spine, freezing me in place. My chest hurts but not the way I am used to. Not like the silent pain I have had to endure from Maryann and Emily’s attitude towards me and their manipulation. This pain felt different, it looked different as well. This is betrayal.A strangled sound escaped my throat, something between a gasp and a sob. At that moment, Logan pulled away from Kate, his brows furrowing as his gaze met mine.His face was expressionless, not even a slight review of guilt. Like he wanted this to happen.Kate turned her head, eyes widening when she saw me. She whispered something—maybe my name, but I wasn’t listening. A ringing sound filled my ears, drowning everything out.“Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Rhodes…..” her voice sounded like an echo but I didn’t respond. I stared at the expressionless face of my husband.“
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Chapter: 3.Congratulations or What?!SYLVIEI took a sharp breath as my eyes met with Logan’s. What is he doing here? Isn’t he supposed to be on a business trip?I could feel the eyes of everyone on me, waiting to pounce on me. My sweaty hands squeezed my proposal paper as my anxiety got the better of me.“Wasting my time isn't on my itinerary today, Dr. Rhodes,” Logan said and I swallowed hard. No one in the hospital apart from Maryann and Emily knows we are married. Logan demanded we keep it a secret.Not only am I in a loveless marriage, but I'm in a secret one too. “I’m sorry, this was a mistake,” I said and turned around.“Do not walk out that door,” I heard Maryann’s voice and I turned. “You asked to be heard,” her tone felt cold. “So you better speak up.”I looked at my husband, hoping to find a glimmer of assurance but his expression was unreadable, his eyes piercing through me like ice. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I turned back to Maryann.“I...I apologize,” I stammered, trying to compose myself. My tre
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