Chapter: Chapter 5He turned around and walked off with his coffee mug, disappearing into the kitchen before I could ask him anything.I lowered my gaze to my plate, trying to hide my face, almost wishing I could bury myself in it along with the embarrassment crawling up my neck.A few moments later, my dad stepped out of his room, looking like he had just woken up."You woke up early today" he mumbled, dropping down beside me."What a lovely way to say good morning." I shot back, matching his tone.He poured himself a glass of water without replying.That was unusual.I glanced at him again, this time more carefully and that’s when I noticed it. His tired face. His swollen eyes. The kind that only came from a sleepless night."What happened to you?" I asked, my voice softer now, laced with concern.Yeah we tease each other. We fight. A lot.But we care too.He’s the only family I have.It’s not like he’s ever been a textbook father. He’s irresponsible, careless at times but he never demanded that I bec
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Chapter: Chapter 4I dropped onto the bed, letting my head fall back against the pillows. a faint scent of lavender wafted up, of course. He really went all out with the "girly" theme. I didn't know whether to be touched or offended. Was this his way of mocking me? Or..... was it something else? My phone buzzed beside me, yanking me from my spiraling thoughts. A message from dad. "don't kill anyone on your first day. Be nice." - Dad I rolled my eyes and tossed the phone aside. Too late for that advice. Before I could fully sink into overthinking mode again, a soft knock came from the other side of the door. I sat up instantly, heart doing an unnecessary flip. "Who is it?" I called out. "Room service," came Ryan's sarcastic reply. Ugh. Of course. I opened the door just a crack. He stood there, leaning against the frame, holding a pink box. "You forgot your dessert," he said, eyes glinting mischievously. I opened the door fully, narrowing my eyes. "Didn't realize you were also the dessert del
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Chapter: Chapter 3I immediately step back and look at the person who had just arrived. He stands with his arms crossed over his chest, and I can instantly see Mr. Kim's shadow in him, the same sharp features, the same tall build. As far as I can guess, they are about the same height too.The young boy glares at me as if I owed him something. Was he upset because I was too close to Mr. Kim? I glance at Mr. Kim, who looks completely unfazed, unlike me, I was already shaking under that fierce gaze of that kid."Great, the food is almost ready!" Mr. Kim announces, brushing off the tension. "Oh, this is Iris, Martin's daughter. Iris, this is my son, Ryan."He speaks so casually, as if nothing had happened moments ago. Did he really not notice my awkward gesture or did he just choose to ignore it? He doesn't seem embarrassed or guilty in the slightest, maybe I'm just overthinking.I give a small nod to acknowledge Ryan, but he scoffs before saying, "Hey, Iris. Hope we get along well in the future..... since
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Chapter: Chapter 2He opens the door for me, and I whisper a quiet "Thanks," stepping inside as my heart races. I look around the house, it's neither too big nor too small, just enough for five or six people to live comfortably."Your room's upstairs," he says. "I renovated yours and your dad's rooms a few days ago, but if you want to change anything, feel free. I know your dad, so that part was easy. But I couldn't guess what kind of wallpaper, furniture, or other stuff you'd like."He's clearly trying to make conversation, probably sensing my awkwardness. I notice he hasn't locked the door as he walks toward the kitchen."That's okay, Mr. Kim," I reply, trying to sound casual. "I'm not that picky."He looks at me and chuckles, then reaches up to remove his mask. I hold my breath without even realizing it the moment I see his face. It's like looking at a work of art. Every feature harmonizes so perfectly it feels unreal. His big, doe like eyes seem warm and playful one second, then smolderingly intense
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Chapter: Chapter 1"I know! I'm sorry! What do you want me to do now?!"My dad yelled while driving on a narrow, empty road. Our luggage was being carried in a separate vehicle ahead of us. I was already pissed off, but seeing the neighborhood made my blood boil."Who the hell told you to invest everything in that small piece of land?!"I snapped back.Don't get me wrong. He's a great dad, except for his terrible habit of gambling and recklessly investing in stocks and other risky ventures. We used to own a huge house built by my grandparents and a popular noodle shop. But after getting married, my dad began squandering his parents' savings, hoping to strike it rich overnight.We lost everything because of him.Now that my grandparents are gone, there's no one left to stop him, basically he does whatever he wants."I understand why Mom left you," I muttered.He hissed, "She left both of us. Tch. You won't understand. At least I'm going to meet my childhood friend, someone who does understand me.""Don't
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Chapter: Chapter 67 She noticed the tiny changes in his expression, the way his eyes shifted and his jaw tightened for a split second before he tried to mask it. It would be a lie if she denied that she wasn’t feeling bad while saying all those things to him. She did feel bad. Her chest felt heavy, unfamiliar and tight, because this was the first time she was finally speaking her thoughts out loud instead of burying them deep inside herself. She had been silent all her life, whether she was with her parents or with Ethan. Silence had always been her safest shield. She avoided holding people accountable for their actions toward her, convincing herself that staying quiet was easier than dealing with conflict or disappointment. She forgave people easily, almost too easily as if they had never done anything wrong. She suffered alone, believing that enduring pain quietly would somehow make things right. She thought that if she kept forgiving, if she kept adjusting, Ethan and she could move forward together
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Chapter: Chapter 66 Violet went silent. Her eyes filled with tears as she lifelessly rested her head against the couch. Her shoulders trembled slightly while she shook her head as if finally comprehending the weight of everything he had just said. " No… we’re both at fault. I didn’t want her to live the same life I did, so I ran away with her. But I forgot that I was also taking her father away from her. I forced her to grow up without fatherly love. She was right...... I was selfish, only thinking from my own perspective and not considering what she needed. In the midst of our conflict and everything that was going on, I forgot that there’s a life in between us." Ethan immediately crouched down to her level. He hesitated at first, unsure if he had the right to touch her, but seeing her so broken, so fragile, he couldn’t stop himself. His fingers gently caressed her cheeks, brushing away the tears that kept falling. “No, it was my fault. If I had trusted you back then and never doubted you..... you w
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Chapter: Chapter 65 "Now you know she’s your daughter without any DNA test? Or have you already run a test without telling me?" He went silent, gulping hard as he took a step closer. "I’m sorry for not trusting you. I don’t need a test to know she’s my daughter. She’s--she’s just like me, smart and confident. You’ve raised her well." Violet bit her lip, trying to stop herself from crying in front of him, but she couldn’t hold back her tears after his last sentence. “N-No, she’s not like y-you. And she will never be.... S-She is my daughter. You refused to accept me and her when I begged you to trust me.” She couldn’t hold back anymore, her voice cracking, making him fall silent. Feeling embarrassed and shattered, she turned around and left him standing there alone. __________ The next day, Violet was helping her daughter get ready for school. Aria stayed silent for before finally asking her mother " Mom.... will Dad also come and watch my performance?" Violet didn't think much before replying
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Chapter: Chapter 64"Wh-Why are y-you here?" He took a few steps closer, his voice trembling with fear and longing as he explained. "I'm sorry.... I know I---" "Stop right there. Don’t come near me! Aria, come here." Aria grew worried seeing her mom’s strange behavior. She looked at the man, who appeared genuinely sorry and helpless and thought her mom had misunderstood him. "Mom, he’s the guy who helped us. I told you about---" "I SAID COME HERE!!" Aria flinched at her mom’s shouting, something she had never experienced before. Her lips quivered and tears streamed down her small, frightened face. Ethan frowned at Violet’s treatment of Aria. "Why are you shouting at her? She did nothing wrong." Violet let out a shaky, broken laugh, the situation feeling painfully absurd to her. "N-Now you’re going to teach me how to raise my own child? I’ve been doing this for the past five years. I’ve r-raised her all a-alone, so don’t try to teach me." Ethan’s shoulders slumped as he sighed in defeat. "I kn
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Chapter: Chapter 63“You’re lucky to have such a brave and loyal friend. You did a great job, kid.”Bella didn’t reply but nodded quietly, while Aria lifted her eyebrows in an exaggerated, teasing way.“Of course I did a great job. My mom taught me never to stay silent when someone’s being bullied. If you keep quiet, you become part of the bullies.”“Your mother must be a great woman.”Aria nodded proudly, her eyes softening at the thought of her mother.“Yeah… but she stutters a lot when she’s nervous or scared.” Aria whispered to herself while looking outside the window.“We’re here!” Bella remained all excited. “Oh right! Mr. Tall guy, thanks a lot! I hope you have the best day ever!”Both girls jumped out of the car and sprinted toward the school building. Ethan chuckled at how adorable they were. As he turned to leave, something on the ground caught his eye. A small notebook lay near his feet.He picked it up, it was Aria’s drawing book.He looked toward the school gate but it had already closed. A
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Chapter: Chapter 626 years later- Ethan sat in the chairman’s seat, barely listening as a new employee delivered a presentation about the advertisement for a newly launched women’s perfume.“Another concept we can use is ‘Love That Lasts Forever.’ We can show a married couple’s moments through different stages of their relationship, first date, wedding, honeymoon, first home and anniversary. The wife uses the perfume in each scene, representing how the scent becomes a part of their journey and memories together. Tagline - 'For a Love That Lasts Forever. A Scent to Remember Every Moment.’”The moment the words married couple and wife reached the air, Ethan’s gaze snapped sharply toward the new employee. The tension inside the room became thick enough to choke on. Everyone gulped, exchanging looks, silently warning the new guy who had no idea what landmine he had stepped on.Someone cleared his throat loudly, trying to stop the disaster, but the damage was already done.“The meeting is over.”Ethan stood
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Chapter: Chapter 87 (Final)1 Year Later “Brother, Rainee… you both came!” Sam’s voice trembled as he bolted across the polished marble floor, his graduation robe swaying with every hurried step like a dark wave trailing behind him. The grand hall sparkled under crystal chandeliers, echoing with applause, camera flashes, and bursts of cheers. Yet for Sam, the crowd, the stage, even the towering floral decorations all blurred into meaningless shapes. All he saw, clear, steady, and grounding, were the two figures at the entrance, his sister Rainee and Alex. Alex’s smile was warm, radiant, like a hearth after a cold journey. In his hands rested a huge bouquet of flowers, its colors vivid and alive, deep reds, creamy whites, hints of lavender. Sam’s eyes flicked to the petals but always returned to Rainee. She stepped forward, her dress a soft shade that caught the light like water, her arms opening instinctively. Wrapping her brother in a fierce, loving embrace, she pressed her lips close to his ear and whisper
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Chapter: Chapter 86One month later The courthouse smelled of dust and bleach, the kind of sterile air that always tried and failed to hide the residue of countless human dramas. Alex and Rainee had come to that place not for spectacle but to close a wound that had festered for decades. The verdict had already landed like a slab of ice, life sentences for the woman who had made so many lives into collateral. As they turned to leave, a raw sound cut through the murmurs, a frantic, familiar voice tearing out of its throat. “Don’t touch me! Don’t you know who I am? I’m Emma Fraser… the owner of the Frasers! Leave me!” the voice shrieked, every consonant jagged with panic. Officers guided her forward, their grips firm but professional, while the stunned hush of the crowd pressed in from all sides. She pushed and clawed at the uniforms like a trapped animal, every movement born of a terror that had nothing to do with dignity and everything to do with survival. When she caught sight of them approaching
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Chapter: Chapter 85She slammed the phone down and stared at the screen as if the screen itself had committed the crime. The anchors’ voices were a jagged chorus that she couldn’t quite silence, the evidence scrolling beneath them like a sentence. “How did it get leaked?!” she demanded, voice raw and high. “Didn’t you say nothing could happen to us? Now what?” “Stop screaming!” the soon be ex mayor, her brother shot back, panic shredding his composure. “It’s you who told me to do those things, now you’re blaming me for everything!” The two of them were unraveling in real time, their terror a frantic dance on the carpeted floor of the cottage. The accusations, stacked with documents and recordings, had already cost him his authority, her brother's face had changed from defiant to hunted. They bolted for the car as if flight could buy them time, but just as they fumbled with keys and belts, the phone in her trembling hand rang again. She drove the car as fast as she can to escape before cops come to ar
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Chapter: Chapter 84Two months later They tried to move forward the way people do after the world has shifted under their feet, awkwardly, with polite steps and a cautious faith that life will mend itself if given time. Sam had been discharged and had come back quietly with Andrew, slipping into the familiar corners of the mansion as if claiming a small peace that had been stolen from him. He buzzed with a different kind of nervous excitement when he saw them both, his hands still dusted with flour in his mind though the kitchen had already been cleaned clean. “I baked a cake for the first time,” Sam announced with a grin that refused to be tamed, the pride in his voice plain as day. “I want you both to be there when I serve it.” She lit up at the offer, an easy, bright smile spreading across her face as if the simple idea of sharing something homemade could stitch up the raw places. Alex watched them, feeling a small, shameful tug of embarrassment at the edges of himself. Work had swallowed him
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Chapter: Chapter 83He woke to the soft weight of a stare resting on him. Blinking away the haze of sleep, he found her beside him, lying on her side with her head propped on one hand. The morning light slipped through the curtains and settled on her face, illuminating the quiet smile she wore as if simply watching him breathe made her happy. The sight stirred something deep inside his chest, pulling him back to the first morning they’d ever shared together, the same silence, the same awe, the same flutter of disbelief that she was real and his. His heart skipped before he even realized he was moving. He reached out, gently cupped the side of her face, and pulled her close enough to press his lips to hers. She gasped at first, surprised, but within seconds her body relaxed against him. She returned the kiss with shy eagerness, trying to keep up with the slow intensity he set. It didn’t take long for her to realize how naturally he moved, every shift, every brush of his lips felt confident, practiced
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Chapter: Chapter 82 (18+)Her eyes widened at the intensity of his words. Furious and flustered, she grabbed him mid-thrust, flipping him over in one swift movement. Now on top, she straddled him, grinding against him while he lay back, watching her with dark, hungry eyes. She smirked mischievously, voice teasing. “So… I did a good job at seducing you?” she asked, hips rolling, hands braced on his chest. Alex’s jaw tightened, hand shooting down to smack her hips hard. “You trapped me all between your…” His eyes flicked down to their bodies connected, a smirk curling on his lips before he finished, “…legs----, I mean fingers.” Rainee scoffed, her pace quickening, teasing him with every motion. “Would you have forgotten me if I had agreed to sleep with you the first day you asked?” she taunted. He grabbed her breasts firmly, squeezing and kneading them, making her moan loudly while he continued to thrust beneath her. “If we’d slept together that first day, you would’ve trapped me sooner, yeah… But not
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