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A Hundred Goodbyes
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I tried to die a hundred times to make him notice me. For two years, I was Shawn Scott’s wife in name only—an unwanted bride bound by a scandal, left to live in the shadow of another woman. My parents only saw my faults. My husband only saw my mistakes. As for me? I saw no way out. Every time I tried to end it, I’d wake up again, bruised and humiliated. I was greeted not with concern, but accusations such as "Why are you so selfish, Zoe Jennings?" or "Why can’t you be more like your sister Yvonne?" It wasn’t until my hundredth suicide attempt that I finally understood: I was the only one fighting for a love that never existed. So, I stopped. I walked away. I disappeared. I gave them what they wanted—my absence. However, when I left, the man who never looked at me twice started chasing the ghost of the woman he thought he knew. By the time he realized what he truly lost, I was already learning how to live again.
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A Hundred Goodbyes Chapter 8
Yvonne’s words hit him like a storm of needles. He’d hurt me more than anyone else ever could.Just then, his assistant ran in. "Mr. Scott, we found her!"Shawn shot to his feet. "Where is she?!""She bought a plane ticket to Paris."Paris. His hands trembled.Before he could leave, he gave one final command, "Break Yvonne’s legs. Lock her up in a psychiatric hospital. No one lets her out unless I say so. And keep shorting the Jennings Corporation. I want them ruined."He was going to make everyone who hurt me pay, including my parents.Meanwhile, I was completely unaware. I had just landed in Paris after a week-long business trip.As I stepped into the arrivals hall, I froze.There he was. Shawn Scott.His hair was disheveled. His eyes were bloodshot. His once-pristine appearance was now a crumbling facade."Zoe," he whispered. "I finally found you."He rushed over, his voice shaking. "I was wrong. I was so wrong. Please forgive me. Come home with me. Let’s get remarried."
A Hundred Goodbyes Chapter 7
After meeting with Callum, I returned to the apartment. The moment I stepped inside, my phone buzzed. It was a message from Tasha."Zoe, you won’t believe this. Shawn found out you left. He’s tearing the city apart looking for you!""Looking for me?" I typed back, confused. "I thought he hated me."Tasha told me that Shawn had rushed to the old freezer, the one they used to lock me in. However, by then, I was long gone. All he found was the cold air hissing from the seal. He had stared at it, his face dark as night."Who turned this on?!" he barked at the servants behind him. "Do you know this could have killed her?!"The servants trembled under his voice, unable to speak.Shawn’s chest tightened. None of this made sense.His phone rang. It was Mr. Jennings."Shawn, where’s Zoe? She sent us a statement saying she’s cut all ties with the family. What’s going on?""You’re asking me?" Shawn snapped. "How should I know?""Don’t say that," Mrs. Jennings added, clearly panicking. "
A Hundred Goodbyes Chapter 6
He seemed to recognize me, too. With a gentle smile, he stood and extended a hand. "Miss Jennings, pleasure to meet you. I’m Callum Grant.""Mr. Grant," I said, recovering quickly and shaking his hand. "Nice to meet you, too.""I didn’t expect to see you again so soon," I added with a polite smile."Fate works in mysterious ways," he said with that same warm expression on his face. "I’m glad we’re meeting under better circumstances this time."We sat down, but instead of diving straight into work, Callum started talking about art."I’ve seen some of your posts online," he said. "You’ve been visiting a lot of galleries. You have a sharp eye.""I’ve always loved art," I replied. "Paris is a beautiful place for it.""I agree," he said, his gaze bright with interest. "Art is a universal language. It connects people, no matter where they come from."From paintings to music to literature, our conversation flowed naturally. I was surprised by how much we had in common. He was smart, c
A Hundred Goodbyes Chapter 5
The plane touched down in France.As I stepped off and onto foreign soil, I couldn’t help but take a deep breath.No more Jennings family. No Shawn Scott. No Yvonne. No more cruel ghosts or rotten betrayals.Here, I was just Zoe, a woman on her own. I used my savings to rent a small apartment in Paris and started my new life.That day, I dressed up just a little. I wanted to walk around and finally enjoy the beauty of Paris.Under the Eiffel Tower, people bustled and flowed around me. I bought a cup of coffee and sipped it slowly as I admired the city.Suddenly, someone bumped into me, making my coffee tip dangerously.Right before it spilled on me, a passing man stretched out his hand and caught it."Thank you," I said quickly, looking up.He was striking. He was handsome, gentle, and had an effortless elegance."You’re welcome, mademoiselle," he replied with a warm smile, handing the coffee back before disappearing into the crowd.I continued walking the streets, soaking i
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