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87. Black Flowers

Author: Athena
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-23 23:46:35

***Hyacinth***

I examined the Polaroid camera I had recently purchased, its surface adorned with charming little trinkets. For some reason, it reminded me of *her*—the woman who had once used a similar camera to manipulate my husband. A faint sigh escaped my lips, but I quickly shook off the memory. Turning to my best friend, Patricia, I admired her effortless elegance. We were twinning in matching trench coats, hers in a deep burgundy and mine in a soft beige. She was a natural behind the lens, and I couldn’t wait to capture some moments together.

“So, where are you two off to?” My husband’s voice broke the silence. He was lounging on the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window, still in his pajamas, a book resting in his hands. I glanced at him, my brows furrowing slightly.

“Shopping, baby!” I replied with a playful grin.

“Hmm,” he murmured, not looking up from his book. “Last I checked, you both had a self-defense class today.”

“That’s only for four hours, and it’s in the afternoon,” I
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  • Forced to Marry My Stepbrother   143. Slither of Hope

    –Raven–I don't even know how we got here. One moment, everything was fine—and the next, we were rushing Hyacinth to the hospital. Dr. Green was there, along with a team of doctors. I slumped into a corner in the waiting area, numb, as time dragged endlessly on. I didn’t even register that my friends had arrived.When Dr. Green finally approached, her expression was tight but reassuring.“Raven,” she said softly, “don’t worry. Hyacinth and the baby are both safe.”A wave of relief crashed over me, but it was fleeting.“She’ll need strict bed rest,” the doctor continued. “No stress. And she has to stay here for several days until her condition stabilizes.”Her voice started to blur, the words running together like water over glass. My brain couldn't keep up. My thoughts were a blank haze.I wanted—no, needed—to be with my wife. But I had to wash up, change out of my blood-stained clothes before entering her room. When I finally did, I found Mom gently wiping Hyacinth’s face with a warm

  • Forced to Marry My Stepbrother   142. A Blessing and the Truth

    –Hyacinth–Dr. Green ran a series of tests. Bloodwork came first—and it confirmed what I feared.I’m pregnant.My hand drifted to my stomach, instinctively. Butterflies fluttered inside me, but they weren’t from the baby. They were nerves, anxiety. Dread.How am I supposed to tell Raven?At least now that my best friend knows why I disappeared three months back in junior high, I feel like I’m not alone. I have someone to lean on—besides Mom. Maybe I can do this."Let’s check on your baby,” Dr. Green said gently, preparing the ultrasound. She sounded excited. “I’m glad you were both blessed so quickly. I suppose you’ve been... sleeping well.”I pressed my lips together and avoided her eyes.“Raven quit smoking right away,” Darcy added, trying to lighten the mood.I lifted my shirt as Dr. Green applied the cold gel to my belly. A chill shot through me. She moved the probe across my skin and pointed to the monitor.“There’s your baby,” she said softly. “That little blip—that’s it. Health

  • Forced to Marry My Stepbrother   141. Red Stripes

    –Hyacinth–Home was the only place I ever truly felt safe. After everything, that safety was precious. I slipped into a warm bath with Raven by my side, letting the water soothe my aching limbs. We didn’t speak much—just quiet touches, the kind that said more than words. Afterward, I dried my hair, pulled on my robe, and crawled into bed like gravity had doubled. I was exhausted. Bone-deep, soul-deep tired.Raven hovered, worried. He told me I needed to get checked out. I brushed him off. I didn’t want doctors or tests or fluorescent lights poking into something I didn’t want to name. I just wanted to sleep. And silence.But when morning came, the heaviness hadn’t gone away. It had gotten worse.My stomach lurched the moment I opened my eyes. I barely made it to the bathroom before I was hunched over the sink, heaving up bile and water. My hands trembled as I gripped the porcelain.“Hya!” Raven rushed in, grabbing hold of me, his voice tight with fear. “What’s happening to you?”“I’m

  • Forced to Marry My Stepbrother   140. Not Now, Not Yet

    –Raven–The Hekkinens. Of course they adore Hyacinth. She’s rich, accomplished, and her mother is practically a legend in the business world. The way old Aada Hekkinen embraced Hyacinth was almost reverent—like she was welcoming her own granddaughter home. I couldn’t tell if it was genuine or just for show. Probably both.She complimented Hyacinth’s engagement ring again—the same one I designed from scratch. Not exactly traditional. It wasn’t flashy or aristocratic, just a ring born out of pure fantasy. I made it for my wife. I knew Aada wanted to say something more about it—maybe she thought it lacked elegance—but she held back.“Meet my mother-in-law,” Hyacinth said, gesturing to Mom.“Darcy, is it?” Aada asked, her tone polite but calculated.“Yes, the one and only.” They shared a quick cheek-to-cheek greeting.“My Eino speaks very highly of you. I’m so grateful you welcomed my grandson into your home in the Philippines,” Aada added warmly.“My children’s friends are like my own ch

  • Forced to Marry My Stepbrother   139. Dice

    –Hyacinth–Raven stayed awake the whole night, his presence a restless weight in the room. I tried so hard to sleep, but my body wouldn't listen. I didn’t leave the hotel either — I couldn’t.Raven and Mom had made it clear. I wasn’t to give in to the stalker's demands. This would be our chance to finally catch him.But as I lay there, staring into the dark, a cold realization settled in my chest.He wouldn’t come alone.He would send a stand-in."From now on, don't accept any more of his letters, alright?" Raven's voice broke the silence.I stayed quiet. There was something about the way he spoke — so commanding, so final — that made my heart twist. I hated the tone, hated feeling like a child being told what to do. But deep down, I knew it came from fear. He didn’t want to lose me.I knew that."Bud," Raven murmured as he reached for my face, tilting it up so I couldn’t avoid him. His touch was gentle, but there was urgency behind it. "Bud, are you listening to me?"He smoothed my h

  • Forced to Marry My Stepbrother   138. What's She's Willing to Risk

    –Hyacinth–I planned it to be in Switzerland. Patricia always wanted to go there. So we made it. Raven and I decided to let them go wherever they want. While he and I stayed in our hotel room to make love. I promised him. That we would go crazy in bed once he’s fully recovered. It’s still his birthday week. Besides, my husband is all that matters now. I may not be able to give him children but this one happiness… maybe it’ll fill up his wants. “I am loving your body, right now.” He said while admiring me on a fitted dress that I put on for our afternoon walk. We’ll be meeting them in the restaurant that they found a few blocks from our hotel. “Really? I think I am fatter than before.” I approached her as he caressed my curves. “Oh, these… mama mia!” He grinned. I laughed and pushed his hair forward. “Let’s go. I want to eat and also enjoy this place.” “Okay, okay.” He bounced his head. “I don’t want my wife to get hungry. Hungry wife, disaster life.” He said as playfully as I sma

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