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Chapter 042

Penulis: Theafricangirl
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-15 01:10:08

I've been to hospitals many times.

Whenever kids at the orphanage got sick, when my best friend, Betty lost her leg, and even when my father died.

But I couldn't remember the sinking feeling in my chest as Louis was wheeled away. I could barely hear the sound of the doctor's barking orders over my heart pounding in my chest.

I wanted to follow them, to hold him and hope he could hear me — to tell him I loved him, even if it was going to be the last time. Yet, my legs refused to work and I stood, dazed in the middle of the wreckage.

My knees buckled but someone caught me, I turned and our lips brushed. Atlas moved to press a kiss to my hair, his arms tightening around me. I didn't stop him, I couldn't.

"He's going to be fine," Atlas promised.

I looked at him, my bottom lip quivering as I hugged him tight. Like I was holding on to his promise and like my entire life would fall apart if he didn't keep it.

I pulled away and Atlas' eyes softened.

"I should have bee
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    “You—” I began but Adeline’s laughter filled the car. Atlas and I shared a look, “How are you calling me?” Wasn’t she supposed to be on her way to the station? “I’ll make it simple for you, Julia,” She taunted, chuckling. “A crowded place, a couple of officers, and a narrow route at the back. You were sleek in exposing me but destroying me?” There was shuffling in the background. “That’s another ball game.” My stomach churned, grip on the phone tightening. “The police will find you,” I promised, “You won’t escape,” I responded calmly despite the storm in my chest. Atlas’ gaze traced me. “What is she saying?” he mouthed. I raised my hand to stop him when he reached for the phone. “I’ll make sure you spend the rest of your life in—” “Do you know what I’m staring at, Julia?” I froze, my heart stopping in my chest. “Guess. You have three chances—” “Quit your games!” I snapped and the driver pulled to a halt. “Don’t mess with me, Adeline. I’m sick of your drama, if yo

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    “M-Me?” Adeline stuttered, shaking her head.“What? Do you see anyone else claiming to be me?” I snapped. “Go on, start. I’ll also start, I have nothing to hide.”I sat down and began sketching, Since I recently finished a bridal collection, I drew inspiration from that and focused. The silence in the hall was heavy, but Adeline’s limbs must have felt heavier since she leaned against the wall, unable to reach for the sketchpad that had slipped down a while ago. “Mrs. Volkan,” One of the reporters said and I raised my head to realize they were referring to Adeline.“You don’t have to be scared, you can start designing. We are all with you.” I shook my head, chuckling. They were all in for a rude awakening. “I…” Adeline began, glaring daggers at me. “I can’t…”“What do you mean by you can't?” One of them said, and soon, they were sharing glances.“Does this mean—”“It means nothing! She can’t just bring this up and—”“Everyone knows Julia Volkan is the silver designer. She knows her

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    “Mrs. Volkan, what do you have to say about the accusations leveled against you?” A reporter spat as blinding camera flashes lingered. Atlas’ grip on my waist tightened. “The press conference will start soon, and we’ll answer all your questions.”“Mr. Volkan, is it true that you were in an asylum?”I shut my eyes, resisting the urge to run my hands through my hair. When Atlas suggested a press conference, I was against it. I rejected the idea because I didn’t want him to be questioned and insulted as well. Atlas refused to see reason. He was determined to clear my name in front of the entire world. “Yes,” he admitted and I froze. “I was in an asylum, wrongfully. My wife,” He turned to me, “She saved me.”Our eyes locked and I managed a smile as his eyes softened. “Because of her, I can stand here and speak,” he continued. “So, all these accusations are not only baseless, they are disgusting.”“At least you admitted it,” We turned to see Adeline strolling in, and she had a wide gr

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    “You need to calm down, Mrs. Volkan.” The doctor began. “My partner will deliver all the details but I can assure you of one thing—”“Dr. Karev!” A blonde-haired man yelled, running toward us. He adjusted his white jacket and offered his hand for a handshake. “You must be Mrs. Volkan?”I glanced at Rade. I wanted an answer, not a back-and-forth. “Is my husband okay? I hope nothing is wrong and—”“Wrong?” He shrugged. “Mr. Volkan is awake and fine. You brought him here at the right time and we were able to stop the bleeding.”Relief sank into my bones and I turned to Rade, a soft sob escaping my lips. “C-can I see him now, is he—”“Of course. He’s been asking for you. I’ll take you there myself.”I nodded and followed the doctor down the hall, my breath hitching as he opened the door. Atlas sat up in bed, a tired smile dancing on his thin lips. His sleek dark hair fell into his forehead, almost hiding his hypnotic green eyes. “I… I thought you left.”I shook my head, struggling to fo

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    “Let me go!” I cried as Adeline pushed me into a room and shut the door. “You are crossing your limits, Adeline!”“Shut it!” She snapped, glaring daggers into my skin. “Shut up,” she sneered. “Why should I let you go?” she paced to and fro, then froze. “So, you can go and tell Atlas everything? So you can snatch Chewy from me once again?”My heart clenched, She was insane. I thought she was deranged but this…“Atlas was never yours. Not then, and never now—““I said shut up!” She pulled out a knife and pointed it at me. “All of this… It’s your fault!” She snapped, her grip on the knife tightening as tears leaked from her eyes. “You stole Chewy from me twenty years ago! You became his wife! Why?” She grabbed my arms and shook me. “I… I did all of this to become his wife!”I pushed her. “You’re not his wife. I’m the real Julia and it is just…” I gestured at her face. “This is repulsive!”“I’ve worked so hard for this,” she whispered, as the sound of footsteps reached my ears. “I escap

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