SUBSTITUTE BRIDE I WANT YOU BACK LILA
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."Ever have that feeling nothing you ever do matters?"
This is Lila Vitale's story, being overshadowed by her elder sister all her life no matter the efforts she puts in.
Finally, she is put in the spotlight when her elder sister, Lily, abandons her husband because he went blind, and she ( Lila) has to be the replacement by pretending to be her.
Lila is not happy about this at first but steps up to the challenge as she is finally seen and relied on by those she cares about.
Lucien, a year later regains his eyesight due to surgery. Lila, hopeful to be set free by the truth, gets disappointed when her sister Lily miraculously appears to take back the place she abandoned and the man Lila had grown to love.
To make matters worse, Lila realizes she was just a pawn being used all along and overhears death plots about her unborn child.
As the betrayal deepens, Lila tries reaching out to Lucien who treats her like a pest, hurting and giving her no choice but to disappear. Not too long after, Lucien figures out the truth and seeks out for her but isn't he too late?
Will Lila ever want to let him back into her life again, especially when she is hell-bent on revenge?
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Chapter: NEW APARTMENT CHAPTER 46New Apartment LilaI couldn't help but plaster a smile on my face as I pulled over to the new house. It was just the way Olivia said it was going to be, and I couldn't help the tears that pricked the back of my eyes. She had already done so much for the kids and I. I didn't even know how I was supposed to pay her back, or thank her for everything that she had done so far. “This is grand,” Hannah said, as she got down from her side. I nodded, as I kept my eyes fixed on the white paint, and the things that already screamed perfect. The keys jingled in my hands, and I immediately slipped it through the door, opening the house. I inhaled sharply, and I already had the lavender scent that she knew that I loved so much. “It's a perfect house,” I heard someone call out, and I turned to look at him immediately. It was Dante. “What are you doing here?” I asked, and he cocked his head to the side. “Come on, Lila. You promised to answer my calls once you got to the hotel. You d
Last Updated: 2025-12-07
Chapter: OPPORTUNITIES CHAPTER 45Opportunities Lila I walked into the office, with a small smile on my face. The weekend was okay, with the kids being well rested. I pressed my phone to my ear immediately. “Oli, I haven't heard anything from you up till now. Isn't there any update on everything that's going on with the house?”“Oh, darling. I'm sorry,” she whispered. I could hear the paperwork around her, and I knew that she was busy. I felt slightly guilty for bothering her with my own issues as well. “It's okay. But I'm just tired if keeping the kids at the hotel. They haven't even been at school. I know that they're enjoying each other's company, but they need to learn.”She sighed. “Of course, Lila. I'll send you the documents. You can go check the house in two days. The agent has just been wasting a lot of time.”I smiled. “It's okay. I'll be expecting it.” I was about to hang up when I heard her voice. “Lila?” She called out. “I'm sorry for not being able to make it to you event.”“It's okay, Ol
Last Updated: 2025-12-06
Chapter: PERFECT FAMILY CHAPTER 44Perfect FamilyLila. After a long evening at the party, I could finally head back to my room. The only thing I wanted to do at that point was crash in my bed. I literally couldn't wait for my head to hit the pillow. I headed straight to the room, and the maid greeted me as she left immediately. I bent down, looking over the kids as they were both sleeping. Anna had her hands in her brother's, and he seemed to hold her protectively. “I want Daddy,” she whispered in her sleep, and I felt my throat close. I placed a small kiss on her forehead. How long was i going to be able to hide these kids from their dad? Imagine if they found out that he was the man that walked into the room not long ago. I took off my clothes, had a quickly cold shower, put on my pyjamas, and slept on the other bed, letting the kids have their space. I was just about to close my eyes when the television that was playing in the background caught my attention. “The internet has been buzzing after seei
Last Updated: 2025-12-05
Chapter: BATTLE BETWEEN TWO MENCHAPTER 43Battle Between Two MenLila. I didn't know what I was supposed to feel. But I could feel my whole body stiffen. “What?” I asked Lucien, not even attempting to move. “I think you have a wardrobe malfunction.”I shook my head. “That's not possible. The dress was sewn twice around for that reason. I didn't want anything that was going to bring a disgrace, or give people the impression that my clothes were made of low quality.”“You can take my coat, Lils. Not everyone has to know what's wrong.”I nodded, looking up at him appreciatively. I held the coat, slipping my hands through the sleeves. His perfume that he used through all these years slipped through my nostrils, gaining all my attention. It brought back memories that I didn't want. Memories that made me remember the feel of his lips on my skin. “I'll find Hannah,” I said, walking away before he could say anything else. He gave me a small nod, still following me around. It was almost like he didn't want any kind of
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Chapter: THE EVENT CHAPTER 42The EventLilaI walked up to where people were gathered, looking at Hannah as she stood up at the podium. “We all know what this event is about. Unless you attended this without knowing where you came,” she said, making the crowd laugh. “But before we kick into everything, I'd like to call the brain behind this whole thing, Miss Lila.”Applauses went round, and I could feel every single eye on me. I looked back at the crowd with a smile on my face. I let out a slow breath, remembering everything that Dante had told me. I spotted him in the crowd giving me a thumbs up. “I don't even know where to start from,” I said, looking at every single person in the eye. “Launching my fashion brands has been one of the biggest dreams that I had since I was a child. I still had the little diary where I used to draw all my ideas. And recently, we have been able to bring it all to life. “I knew that I won't be able to do it without every single one of you. You have all gone out of your
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
Chapter: A LITTLE GAMECHAPTER 41A little gameLila I looked at myself one more time in the mirror. I was more than nervous. I was literally shaking as I wore the dark green gown that I was supposed to wear for the night. Hannah knocked, walking in. She had a smile plastered on her face as she played with the kids. She seemed to freeze as she looked at me. “You look perfect ma'am,” she whispered in shock, as she literally made me spin around for her to spin. The dress stopped right above my thigh, hugging on to my every curve. My hair was tied in a rough bun but stylish bun that allowed some strands of hair frame my face. I slowly slipped my feet into my ankle strapped heels. “Does it look that good?” I asked Hannah, and she giggled, nodding. “Mr. Knight will absolutely go crazy.”I knew that I wasn't dressing up for him, but the fact that she stated gave me some kind of satisfaction that I didn't even know I needed. Hannah looked equally pretty in the black professional gown that she was putting on
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
TORN BETWEEN THE THREE
Rhea was nothing—an orphaned omega, forgotten in the shadows of Crescent Shadow Pack. She was bullied, ignored, and born into a world that never wanted her. Her only warmth came from Lyra, the Beta’s radiant daughter—a girl Rhea worshipped like the sun, the one blessed by the Moon Goddess herself.
Rhea lived for Lyra’s light.
Until the Goddess turned her gaze.
On her twentieth birthday, Rhea is thrust into the center of a destiny she never asked for—fated mate to the Alpha’s triplet sons. Three brothers, one throne, and a bond that will crown her as Luna. But only one mate can ascend. And the others? They may destroy her before they let her choose.
Cassian, the wild heir who once loved Lyra and now hates Rhea for taking her place.
Lucian, the perfect firstborn with ambition in his eyes and loyalty that cuts like a blade.
Dorian, the soft-spoken charmer with a secret fire and a desperate hunger to matter.
As power swells and envy brews, Rhea must rise from the ashes of who she was. The Moon has chosen her, but the pack? They will not kneel easily. Especially not when her bond pushes Lyra—the sun she once lived for—into shadow. Will Lyra accept becoming the shadow or will she come back for the light that was hers?
In a world ruled by legacy and ambition, Rhea must decide if she is a girl surviving fate—or a Luna shaping it.
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Chapter: SHIFTED TIDES CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT: SHIFTED TIDESLUCIAN'S POV Argh! This dude! This is not yet the part where he walks in! I am supposed to set up all the ground works first! The plan is for me to make sure everything is placed in its spot and then he'd be summoned from his throne after Cassian has taken his last breath, when his beloved son lays still and unmoving on the bed. He was only supposed to show up when there's nothing more that can be done for Cassian, after the time of death has been finalized and the death certificate has been issued.I stared at him, he stared back. He had his phone in his hand, his fist clenched on to it like it was something that he was warned never to let go of. The anger and irritation on his face was unmistakable but like almost every time recently, I did not care.Gone was the young boy who continually sought for his father’s approval, now I did not care, I have not cared for a long time, all I care about these days is getting what is rightfully mine; the thron
Last Updated: 2025-12-07
Chapter: UNDERCHAPTER FIFTY- SEVEN: UNDERLUCIAN'S POVI pressed the phone strongly against my ear. My eyes lingered on Rhea's face but my attention was on the call and the message the caller was trying to pass. His unnecessary hesitation was starting to annoy me but i did my best not to let that get to me that much. I have to find out about Cassian's wellbeing, not because I care, not because I want him to get better, in fact it's the opposite. I need to know how Cassian is doing so that I can tell for sure if my plan is working.I held my breath as I waited for the man to speak. Is this is? Is my dream finally going to come true? Is Cassian finally gone for good? Is he dead? Actually, I'm not quite sure that I want him dead…yet. I would have enjoyed the view of him struggling for breath on the hospital bed. I would have enjoyed the sight of him dying. The immaculate once in a lifetime view in pain, writhing, gasping for the oxygen that he had once taken for granted. I would have loved to w
Last Updated: 2025-12-06
Chapter: BRATTYCHAPTER FIFTY-SIX: BRATTY DORIAN'S POV My heart pounded with every step the beast took. I looked over to Max, begging him, pleading with him to save Justin but he just laughed in my face while his bodyguards held me down. I tried to move away from their grip but with each escape I attempted came a much more heavy punch and a stronger grip. I was stuck, Justin was going to die and it would be all my fault! “Please, just let him go! It is me you want and I'm here!” I yelled. Everything seemed to pause when Max spoke. The beast was just a tiny hair away from severely hurting Justin. It had already made contact, it had already pounced on him, was already towering over him. I held my breath, I averted my breathe. Justin's cries of agony seared through the air.“Stop Everything,” Max said calmly, he had a calm smile on his face. He looked completely removed from.the terror that was going on, he even looked a bit happy about it, a lot satisfied like he was watching a football game and his
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
Chapter: ONE MORE STEP CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE: ONE MORE STEPLUCIAN'S POV Rhea's calm demeanor begins to sway as we got closer to Shiraya's shrine. She looked away from the car window and turned towards me. When she notices Shiraya walking towards the car from the entrance of the temple she froze with a panicked look on her face. I said nothing, just continued the drive and then parked. I walked out the door and opened hers for her to get out of. She will not remember anything that is about to happen so there is no point in me pretending to care about her, there is no point in me trying to act kind and thoughtful.The rain was beginning to drizzle a bit, the wind was blowing, the masking spell that Shiraya had placed to make Rhea unsuspicious was slowly wearing off. The side of the shrine which had looked like the side of a busy highway with trees and shrubs turned into what it truly was, two large graveyards. I could hear Rhea gasp when this happened.“Wh…what is going on?” She stuttered, her voice shook l
Last Updated: 2025-12-01
Chapter: THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPERCHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR: THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER.MAX'S POVDorian’s eyes widened in shock when Justin walked in and the silver gate closed behind him, trapping him there alone with the blood-thirsty beast without any chance of escaping. There is no escape from the dungeon, the only exit is through the silver gate which typically remains closed until the fight is complete, until someone lays responsive on the ground, and today like every other day, my bet is on the beast. There is no way that Justin is getting out of this alive but yet again that is not the point. Him being in there is nothing but comic relief, or should I say the opposite of a comic relief? A tension exacerbator perhaps? I needed something to heighten Dorian's tension, something that would make him more compliant, more willing to do what I need him to do. Immediately I found out about Justin, I knew that he would grant me access to everything I need from Dorian. Dorian has a lot to lose thanks to the ridiculous love h
Last Updated: 2025-11-03
Chapter: HER GAZECHAPTER FIFTY-TWO:CASSIAN'S POVLucian? My eyes must be playing tricks on me! How is he here! How is this happening? Everything swirled around me, I struggled to keep my eyes open, to stop my eye lids from closing by themselves. Keeping my breathing steady felt like hard labor. With every second that passed, I felt weaker and weaker until I could no longer stop the impending oblivion from taking me, until I could no longer keep myself conscious.I felt Rhea move out of my grasp. Her face appeared as a distorted vision to me, she faced me, her face looked wavy. I tried to focus but even that felt like a very impossible task.“Cassian, what is wrong? Cassian!” I heard her yell before the darkness took me and a limbo of blank nothingness was formed.RHEA'S POV “Do something! Save him!” I yelled at Lucian who just stood there saying and doing nothing with his hands shoved into his pocket like as if he was a model posing for a shoot. His face looked weary, alert like he was thinking abou
Last Updated: 2025-10-26
I DIVORCED HIM! NOW, HE REGRETS
Behind the glamorous facade of a billionaire marriage, a toxic game of cat and mouse is unfolding.
Maya Perkins thought she had it all - a jaw-droppingly handsome husband, Larry Jonathan, a life of luxury, and a love that would last forever.
But when Larry's obsession with Brandy Owens, the seductive widow of his late friend (and campus sweetheart!), threatens to destroy everything, Maya is forced to make the one phone call she swore she'd never make.
Lies, deceit, and betrayal collide in a shocking tale of love, lust, and the true cost of perfection. Will Maya survive the wreckage of her marriage, or will she become the latest casualty of a love that's gone lethally wrong?
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Chapter: THIS TIME WE CHOOSE US CHAPTER 206 — THIS TIME WE CHOOSE USI never thought my hands would shake on a day like thisNot from fearNot from doubtJust from the weight of everything that has brought me right hereMy fingers twist the edge of my dress while I stand in front of the bedroom mirror the same bedroom that once felt too big and too empty the one that used to echo loneliness back at me whenever I tried to breatheNow it feels warmNow it feels fullNow it feels like a place where a chapter is finally closing the right wayWhen I look at myself in the mirror I don’t see the woman who cried through a loveless marriage or the woman who signed divorce papers with her heart shaking or the woman who walked away because staying meant losing herselfI see the woman who survived every version of pain she never asked forThe woman who grew new strength out of her own broken piecesThe woman who finally learned she deserves to be loved the way she lovesI hear a soft knock on the door behind me“Are you ready”
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Chapter: HIS NAMECHAPTER 205His name kept ringing in my head over and over like the syllables were stuck there clawing at every breath I took I stood in the hallway frozen everything inside me shaking too fast to controlMy mother said his nameMy mother said he warned herMy mother said he would come for me nextI pressed my back against the wall trying to breathe trying to talk myself out of the shock but each time I blinked I saw her pale face again her weak voice her hand shaking as she fought to speakHe was in the waiting roomHe was right thereHe was a few steps away and I didn’t even know I was supposed to fear himMy chest tightened hardI forced my legs to move but it felt like walking through waterEvery step heavyEvery step slowEvery step louder than the lastWhen I turned the corner he was still sitting where I left him His elbows on his knees his head bowed like he was thinking too deeply for his own good His hands were clasped together tightHe looked up the moment he felt my eyes o
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Chapter: PASSED CHAPTER 204I pressed the call button over and over even though my fingers shook too much to hit it properly My voice would not come out right it kept breaking like it didn’t know how to form a single word“Nurse someone help please”The machines kept making sharp sounds that stabbed right through my chest but I couldn’t look away from my mother Her eyes had rolled back her breathing had gone thin and her hand slipped from mine like she was falling out of the world one second at a timeA team rushed in and one of them guided me back gently telling me to move but I could barely feel my legs Someone held my shoulders someone else tried to get me to step outside but I kept staring at her body on the bedShe looked like she was fadingThe last thing she said kept echoing in my head I know who did this and it refused to leave me alone It was loud louder than the machines louder than the nurses louder than my heartWhen they finally pushed me out of the room the door closed and I was left i
Last Updated: 2025-11-27
Chapter: THE STARCHAPTER 203I stared at the person standing at the door my hand still frozen on the handle like my fingers forgot how to move My name slipped out of my mouth but it came out softly like I wasn’t sure I was really seeing what was in front of me“What happened” I asked even though I wasn’t sure I wanted the answerTheir chest rose and fell too fast their eyes wide with fear their words shaking so much that the hallway lights almost seemed to flicker with every breath they took“It’s your mother”Everything inside me dropped at onceMy stomach my lungs my balance my thoughts It all fellI didn’t even realize I had stepped back but he caught my elbow gently steadying me though he didn’t say a word His touch was warm and careful like he knew my entire body was about to give outI forced myself to breathe“Tell me what happened”The person at the door swallowed hard“She collapsed They’ve taken her to the hospital They said it’s serious I was told to come get you right away”I felt the worl
Last Updated: 2025-11-27
Chapter: JUST A WALKCHAPTER 202I kept walking even though my legs felt weak like they were made of something softer than bone something that could fold at any second The hallway looked longer than I remembered maybe because my mind was somewhere else or maybe because I knew once I reached the end everything would changeAgainI pressed my palm to my chest trying to quiet the heavy beat that refused to settle It felt like my heart had been running a race I never signed up forI hated that he still had this effect on meI hated that even after everything we had gone through the good the bad the ugly the divorce the regret the apologies the arguments the nights I forced myself to sleep aloneEven after all of that I still felt too muchMy fingers trembled and I curled them into a fist I wasn’t going to let him see that I wasn’t going to let anyone see thatI reached the door and stoppedThere was a voice inside my head telling me to turn around to walk the other direction and pretend that I had never seen
Last Updated: 2025-11-25
Chapter: THE KNOCK THAT KNOWS YOUR NAMECHAPTER 201 — THE KNOCK THAT KNOWS YOUR NAMEI didn’t blink when the third knock cameMarcus didn’t move eitherThe air around him had changedToo tightToo cautiousToo scared for a man who never got scared“Marcus” I whispered “Who is at the door”He didn’t answerHe kept staring at the handle like it would attack usThat made my stomach twist harderThe quiet kind of fearThe kind that doesn’t screamThe kind that whispers something is wrong“Move back” he said finally his voice low almost shaking“Why would I move back”“Just do it please”I didn’tBecause the fear in his voice was enough to glue my feet to the floorThe knock came againSoftGentleNot threateningWhich somehow made it worse“Marcus tell me who it is”He swallowed and stepped toward the door “It’s someone who shouldn’t be here”“That’s not an answer”“They weren’t supposed to find you” he said “Not now Not this soon”Find meThe words hit me like cold water“Marcus what have you done”He didn’t turnHe pressed hi
Last Updated: 2025-11-25
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