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Bitter Was the Love, Quiet Was the Goodbye

Bitter Was the Love, Quiet Was the Goodbye

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Synopsis

Forbidden Love

Reborn

Tragic Love

Melodramatic

Teacher

Bias

Pervert

Cheating

Karma

I, Cassandra Channing, don't stop my fiance, Hades Emerson, from rushing into the flames to save his non-biological niece, Olivia Emerson, this time. Instead, I watch as the fire swallows him whole. In my past life, a fire broke out at the hotel on our wedding day. Hades and I escaped in time, but Olivia was trapped inside. Seeing the flames grow bigger, I did everything I could to stop him from charging in to save her. When the fire was finally extinguished, Olivia was dead. Hades claimed he didn't blame me for the incident, and purchased diving tickets for me and our son on our third wedding anniversary. When we were 300 feet below sea level, he ripped out our oxygen tank and snarled, "You're the reason I couldn't save Olivia back then. Now, a life for a life." Crying, I begged him to understand that our son is innocent, but he swam away without looking back. In the end, my son and I suffocated to death. After dying, I learned that Hades had always been in love with Olivia. He hated me for stopping him from saving her. He blamed me for causing him to lose the love of his life. I am back on the day of the fire when I open my eyes again.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

When I woke up choking on thick smoke, I instantly realized I had been reborn.

My eyes darted around as I looked for Hades Emerson, and sure enough, he was trying to break down a door to save his non-biological niece, Olivia Emerson.

"Hades!" I shouted.

He looked at me, unhappy, but he didn't stop moving. "You won't be able to talk me out of it. Although Olivia and I aren't related by blood, she sees me as her uncle.

"I have to take responsibility for her well-being! You can leave if you want, but I'm not going anywhere. And if you don't intend to help, then don't stay here just to get in the way!"

In this life, instead of stopping him, I readily agreed. "Alright."

Hades froze, momentarily stunned, but quickly snapped back to his senses and continued trying to break down the door.

I didn't hesitate any longer and rushed out of the building.

Half an hour later, Hades emerged carrying Olivia in his arms.

I noticed sharply that he was limping, and blood was pouring from his left knee. Still, he didn't spare me a glance as he lifted Olivia into the ambulance.

In my past life, a fire broke out at the hotel on the day of our wedding. Because of the intensity of the flames, I had stopped Hades from going in to save Olivia, causing her to die in that fire.

Hades hated me for it, and by extension, he hated our son too.

On our third wedding anniversary, which also marked the anniversary of Olivia's death, Hades tricked me and our son into going on a diving trip.

Then, he secretly removed our oxygen tanks.

I begged and pleaded with him to spare our son, offering my life in exchange. But he only watched as both of us suffocated to death.

It was only then that I realized that Hades had always loved Olivia.

So this time, I didn't stop him when he insisted on charging into the fire to save her.

That same day, I applied to volunteer as a teacher in a rural school in the mountains.

The principal was slightly emotional as he asked, "Cassie, you've just gotten married. The volunteer program lasts at least three years. Are you sure about this?"

"I'm sure! I'll report to the new school in seven days," I replied without hesitation.

In this new life, I decided to walk away and give Hades and Olivia my blessing.

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10 Chapters
Chapter 1
When I woke up choking on thick smoke, I instantly realized I had been reborn. My eyes darted around as I looked for Hades Emerson, and sure enough, he was trying to break down a door to save his non-biological niece, Olivia Emerson. "Hades!" I shouted. He looked at me, unhappy, but he didn't stop moving. "You won't be able to talk me out of it. Although Olivia and I aren't related by blood, she sees me as her uncle. "I have to take responsibility for her well-being! You can leave if you want, but I'm not going anywhere. And if you don't intend to help, then don't stay here just to get in the way!"In this life, instead of stopping him, I readily agreed. "Alright."Hades froze, momentarily stunned, but quickly snapped back to his senses and continued trying to break down the door. I didn't hesitate any longer and rushed out of the building. Half an hour later, Hades emerged carrying Olivia in his arms.I noticed sharply that he was limping, and blood was pouring from his
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Chapter 2
I had only minor injuries, so my wounds were treated quickly. Olivia hadn't woken up yet, and Hades refused to leave her side, ignoring his own injuries in the process. Even the doctors couldn't stand it anymore and asked me to try talking some sense into him. One look at his knee told me it had stopped bleeding, but its shape looked distorted, and the injury seemed dislocated.I said, "The doctor says your leg injury is serious. Why don't you let them take a look while I stay with Olivia?"Hades glared at me, annoyed. "I'm a man. What can a small injury like this do to me? Besides, Olivia will probably cry if she doesn't see me when she wakes up."I clicked my tongue. Olivia was already 20 years old and no longer a child who cried at everything. She loved clinging to Hades, calling him flirtatiously.Even when Hades and I were married, she never held back. She would spark fights between us and fuel the tension.We'd argued over her countless times. Hades always called me pe
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Chapter 3
When I returned home, I immediately began sorting through my belongings and mailing them to the school's address where I'd be volunteering. When Hades came back and noticed how empty the house looked, he frowned and asked, "Why is so much stuff missing?"I answered nonchalantly, "Oh, I donated them all to the rural villages.""What do you mean you donated them? We bought all those decorations for our new home, and Olivia handpicked every one of them!"He was clearly upset, but his tone and expression softened as he considered my feelings. "Forget it. You're the lady of the house, so you have the final say."With that, Hades headed into the kitchen. It turned out he had returned home to cook some soup for Olivia. An hour later, he limped out of the kitchen with a small smile. "Here. I made an extra bowl just for you. I shouldn't have lost my temper with you in front of Olivia. I was just so anxious about her injuries. I hope you won't hold it against me."I knew Hades was try
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Chapter 4
Hades pushed the bowl of soup toward me, clearly displeased. "Cassandra, since when did you become so unreasonable? Don't you want to go through with the wedding ceremony? It's the wedding you've been dreaming about for five years."Or are you trying to push me toward Olivia so that your groundless suspicions turn into reality? Be good now and finish this soup, alright?" I brushed him off, not wanting to start an argument or stir unnecessary trouble. I knew he was using the wedding as a threat, trying to force me to bend to his will.He had always loved manipulating me, but I refused to give in anymore.Still, I didn't show how I felt. I simply told him I'd drink the soup once it cooled down.Satisfied, assuming I'd yielded, Hades got up and walked into Olivia's room. I could hear him speaking on the phone through the slightly ajar door."I've found the white lace and pink mesh ones. I can't seem to find the black silk set you mentioned."It's in the bottom drawer? Oh, found
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Chapter 5
Once the plane landed, I had to travel quite a distance before finally arriving at the school where I was volunteering. The surroundings were simple and basic, but the fresh mountain air helped me relax completely.The next day, I stood inside the drafty classroom and smiled gently at the innocent, slightly dirt-smudged faces gazing back at me.I adapted quickly to the environment. I spent my mornings and afternoons teaching students in three different grades, then came home to cook dinner after work.There was no cafeteria in the school, so if I wanted to buy anything, I had to hike down the mountain to a nearby town.Soon, I got to know the other teachers in my dormitory. Most had signed the minimum three-year commitment and were counting the days until they could return to their hometowns.I was the only one who had signed a ten-year contract. In fact, I was beginning to consider staying permanently.In my second week, a newly arrived volunteer resigned and returned to the c
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Chapter 6
Frowning, I looked at him in annoyance. I still had to return to the dorms to cook dinner. It was my turn that night. "Fine! I was the one who had framed Olivia. Are you happy now? Hades, I work here now. So could you please leave? Also, we are done, so please don't come here ever again!"Hades looked wounded, his eyes brimming with tears. "Are you breaking up with me over a bunch of misunderstandings? I've told you already. Olivia is my niece, nothing more."If she has feelings for me, that's her business. I've never led her on!"Cassandra, I don't agree to a breakup! You can't just claim that we've broken up. I don't accept it! I came here to bring you back for our wedding. We haven't had our redo yet!"Furious, I chuckled and shouted, "Hades, you know how you really feel about Olivia. As for us, we're over!"I turned and walked away, heading back to the dorms. His crippled leg prevented him from catching up.But every day after school, he waited outside my classroom, refusin
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Chapter 7
I took two steps back, putting distance between Olivia, Hades, and me."The two of you can talk it out. I won't be joining you," I said. Just as I turned to leave, I heard Olivia sobbing behind me. "Cassandra, why are you leaving when I just got here? Are you doing this on purpose? I know you're still angry at Hades, but you shouldn't have left without saying a word. "Even if you didn't want to marry him, you could have told him beforehand. Now he's been humiliated in front of his friends and family!"I had no interest in her passive-aggressive remarks, so I shot back, "Didn't I leave my wedding dress for you? Since you're so obsessed with Hades, you should just marry him instead."I've already given you such a golden opportunity, so how could you waste it just like that?"Olivia's eyes brimmed with tears as she began to sob. "Cassandra, how can you slander me like that? There's nothing going on between Hades and me. If I'm the reason you won't come back, then I promise to leav
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Chapter 8
Hades didn't show up again after leaving. Not long after, I saw Olivia post a wedding invitation on her Instagram. Seeing that they were finally married, I sighed in relief. The pain I had carried from my previous life was behind me. In this new one, I was determined to live well.However, one night, I received a call from an unknown number. It was Hades.He was drunk and slurring as he complained, "Cassandra, I just realized you're the only one who truly treated me well! Did you know Olivia and I fought today? She called me a useless, disabled piece of shit. She didn't even stop to consider how I ended up like this."I risked my life to save her and lost my leg in the process. And now, she's mocking me for being a cripple! How could she treat me like that?"Cassandra… you were always so good to me. Even when we argued, you never spoke so harshly. I miss you. I miss the times when we were together…"Suddenly, the line crackled with static, and the phone was snatched away.The
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Chapter 9
Hades chose that exact moment to show up. He disguised himself as a farmer delivering vegetables to the school and entered the grounds with two baskets. When he saw all the unopened letters tossed into the fire pit, his eyes instantly turned red. "Cassandra, I poured my heart into those letters. How could you burn them all? Do you really care so little about my feelings?"His words made me laugh. "Hades, you and Olivia are already married. Your feelings for me only disgust me. What's there for me to care about?"He tried to retrieve the charred remains of the letters, but burned his hand in the process. Ashamed, he turned to me and roared, "Cassandra, why are you nitpicking over the fact that I'm married?"I've already said I'll divorce her. Didn't you promise to love me forever? If you love me so much, shouldn't you feel honored and happy now that I've come to find you?"I never thought Hades could be so shameless. How could a person sink so low? I didn't want to continue argu
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Chapter 10
Olivia continued, "Hades, I've already told your family about my pregnancy. Your grandfather said he'll take back all your shares and freeze your bank cards if you don't come home and live out the rest of your life with me. "Hades, your grandfather's patience has limits. He said if he doesn't see you in two days, you don't need to return at all."You're already disabled. Without your grandfather's support, you're just a piece of trash! Do you really think Cassandra would still want someone like you?"After the call ended, Hades laughed bitterly, his voice trembling. "Cassandra, I'm disabled now. If I become penniless someday… would you still love me?"I smiled softly, meeting his eyes. "Hades, I just don't love you anymore. Your financial status has nothing to do with it. There's no going back for us. You should leave."After a long while, he finally said, "You're right. The Cassandra who used to love me was pure and kind. I was a fool to think she'd love me forever."He gave me
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