I had just entered the school gate when I saw Paul and some of his friends standing there. He stared at me with evil eyes but was not messing with me. He followed me into the classroom. As soon as I appeared, the lively atmosphere just now suddenly fell silent. People looked at me like they were looking at a strange creature. I ignored their gazes and found an empty seat to sit; I hoped I won't have any more trouble today.My class went on peacefully, but sometimes I still hear the jealous words of some female students about Steven's defense of me. They mentioned him again; they were very curious about Steven's private life. It looks like they came here just to talk about him.After class ended, I was about to go to the library, but Sophie stopped me and asked, "Diana, did you and Steven Jane know each other before?"Listening to Sophie's question, everyone's eyes were on me; they seemed to be looking forward to my answer. I calmly denied what Sophie said."No. How can I know someone
Steven turned to look at me with a look that was as mysterious and sharp as a knife that made me shiver. I slipped my trembling hand into my jacket pocket to hide my growing fear. I avoided his gaze, lowered my head, and stammered: "I…me. On the way back, I fell so….""Do not lie!"Steven roars in anger! Just then, there was a loud noise that made everyone in the room jump in panic. He smashed an expensive bottle of Champagne. Pieces of glass splattered all over the floor. His eyes were bloodshot like the color of wine dripping on the floor.I stagger back as Steven approaches me with his face flushed with anger, the veins in his neck tense."Diana, answer me. Why not answer the phone? What were you doing then? Where? Why did you come back like this?" He asked me so fast that my mind was confused and tense."I had…problem!" My voice caught in my throat. Fear, emptiness, and cold are waiting for me to fill that void.Steven sneered an angry mockery in his voice: "Huh, incident. You sti
Steven's rage was all around me. In response to his cold and reproachful words, I just kept silent. My heart is now bleeding, so I am not eager to explain to this man. I took a deep breath to regain my composure, biting my lip to hold back my sobs and wiping away my tears.I arm myself past Steven, limping away. Sharmaine raised her eyebrows at me defiantly, the corners of her mouth slightly raised as if to tell me I was a loser. Her mockery drove me momentarily mad. I want to claim some justice for myself. Without hesitation, I clenched my hands into fists and hit her hateful face."The bitch!" Sharmaine shouted in pain.I hit her by surprise, so she fell backward. Matt quickly ran over and helped her up. I saw her nose bleed; my anger seemed to be soothed. Sharmaine aggressively walks toward me, probably intending to fight back, but Matt shakes his head, signaling her to stop since Steven is still here.I shot them a scornful look, shrugged, and calmly said, "Hurts, doesn't it, Shar
Killian aggressively lunged at Kirk, grabbed Kirk by the collar, and punched him repeatedly in the face. If it had been the day before, Kirk would have easily knocked Killian down, but now Kirk didn't have the strength to fight back. I was appalled at Killian's brutality and cruelty in treating his son like that. I need to do something, or Kirk will be beaten to death by him. I looked around the room and saw a chair; I didn't hesitate to use it to hit Killian's muscular body. The chair broke into pieces. He turned to me with a devilish look on his face, his face dark as a storm. "Filthy little bitch! You dare hit me?" Killian growled; he stopped hitting Kirk and started attacking me. I stepped back in panic. I can run away now, but I can't leave Kirk. I didn't see Kirk move; he seemed to have passed out. After that, he slapped me with his strong arm, my eyes darkening. I fell down unsteadily. He grabbed my collar and warned, "Do you want to die?" I was gasping for breath; my heart
Steven seemed to go into a state of shock when he heard my harsh and cold words. I can clearly see his jawline protruding; he appears very angry. His handsome face, like a statue, gradually turned red. For a moment, my emotions were shaken by his words. But after everything that happened, I completely lost faith in Steven.Steven sneered, gritted his teeth, and said, "I didn't expect you to let go of the relationship so quickly.""Oh, what are you saying?" I glanced at Sharmaine and calmly said, "Wasn't it you who first shook it off? We've been nothing since you kicked me out because of a fake woman. I'm not your sexual partner anymore.""Ah. I haven't even thanked you yet, Sharmaine. Because thanks to your shameless work, I am as free as I am now. This position of mate, I give it to you."Sharmaine's face turned gloomy, her eyes darkened with rage, she couldn't seem to keep her composure any longer, and fiercely said: "You bastard! Who the hell are you to insult me?""Sharmaine, retr
Steven waited for me to calm down; he gently kissed my forehead, making my heart skip a beat; he said:"Now I want to hear you explain everything to me, okay?"I shyly sat back in my chair, facing out the window to avoid his gaze."Can you give me some time? Now I'm exhausted; I want to rest." I refuse his request. Before, I really wanted Steven to give me a chance to say everything, but now I want to give up. I'm so tired that I don't care what anyone thinks of me anymore."Okay. Then we'll go back to my mansion."I sat up when I heard his suggestion. I quickly said, "No. I won't go there again. Please take me to the hospital."I noticed the panic in Steven's eyes; he turned me around, his eyes scanning me from top to bottom and vice versa. Steven asked, worry creasing his forehead."Charles hurt you?"He gritted his teeth and said, "I have to kill him.""I'm okay. I want to go back there to meet someone. Besides, you should also go to the hospital to have your hand bandaged."I pushe
Sharmaine remained silent, just staring at me. I know I guessed right what Sharmaine was afraid of. I think what she feared will never come true because I'm just a substitute. I realized the stupidest thing of mine was the illusion of my place in Steven's lap. "If nothing else, you should go away and hold onto him. After this, you and Steven don't come to disturb my life." I say. "Diana," said a cold voice from the darkness that sent shivers down my spine. Steven slowly approached us. "What did you just say?" Steven's face darkened. I see the coldness in his eyes, the bitterness after being betrayed, so many years without love. I try not to succumb or panic in front of him. When I Saw him, my anger gradually rose; I wanted to curse the man standing before me. I always go through every moment alone, yet he suddenly entered my heart, making me flutter. He was the one who gave me a desire for love, but it was he who extinguished it. I cocked my chin arrogantly and said, "From now on,
That night, Kirk and I stayed up late, and I realized that Kirk wasn't as bad a person as I thought. It's just that since childhood, Kirk has lived with evil and cruel father, so he has infected his personality. I was surprised by the fact that Kirk has a younger sister and is currently living with his mother."Why don't you go with your mother?"I asked in a low voice.He heard me ask, and his eyes became sad. "I don't want to be with my stepfather. So I chose to stay with Killian. My mother and sister often visited me in the past, but since they saw me as a mean, depraved, grumpy person, they stopped coming. Gradually, my mother and I became more distant, and then we completely cut off contact."I feel our situation is the opposite. I wanted to go with my father, but I couldn't, and Kirk refused to go with my mother. How ironic this life we are!"What about you, Diana? Do you still have contact with your father?" Kirk asked."No. Since my father left my mom and me, I have not receive