Share

Chapter 7

Author: Bathed in Gold
Cyrus was tasked with visiting me once a month, and every time, he'd show up with a bouquet of sunflowers, which he claimed I hated. He called it exposure therapy.

I didn't know where he got his intel; sunflowers had always been my favorite.

Later, he accompanied my parents to my graduation. I had too much to drink at the dinner party and ended up clinging to him. Somehow, one thing led to another, and we ended up in bed.

When I woke up the next morning, he was leaning against the headboard.
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • He Never Saw Her Love   Chapter 8

    Julian continued, "I don't have a girlfriend, either. It was all a lie. I went to your university back then. It was such a coincidence—you were performing a violin solo at a concert. Serina, you have no idea how mesmerizing you looked on stage. I didn't dare to appear in front of you."He chuckled, and then tears began to fall. "I stayed at the very back of the crowd and watched you for the longest time. I didn't even dare to clap too loudly. Then, a man went up to the stage with flowers and placed a crown on your head. The diamonds on it were huge."Serina, at that moment, I knew what the difference between us was. You were meant for jewels and designer gowns, but all I could offer you is a cheap, humble piece of rose cake. I wasn't good enough for you, so I thought I'd stay far away. So, when Carrie asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend, I agreed. I didn't know that I would spend the next decade regretting it."I looked at his dejected expression and said, "But Julian, I only wo

  • He Never Saw Her Love   Chapter 7

    Cyrus was tasked with visiting me once a month, and every time, he'd show up with a bouquet of sunflowers, which he claimed I hated. He called it exposure therapy.I didn't know where he got his intel; sunflowers had always been my favorite. Later, he accompanied my parents to my graduation. I had too much to drink at the dinner party and ended up clinging to him. Somehow, one thing led to another, and we ended up in bed.When I woke up the next morning, he was leaning against the headboard. Seeing me stir, Cyrus said flatly, "You've violated me, so you need to take responsibility."I rubbed my face and silently turned my back on him. I married Cyrus when I was 26. This time, I didn't run away. As we exchanged rings, his eyes grew red, and his hands shook as he held mine. "Serina, you've made me wait so many years."It then hit me that the longest and most elaborate scheme I'd been involved in was Cyrus'. There was no such thing as "visiting under orders". It was all just

  • He Never Saw Her Love   Chapter 6

    Julian was taken aback. He lowered his head and muttered, "I'm sorry."I brushed past him and continued walking. He followed me in silence. Before I got into the car, I turned around and said in annoyance, "You're fired. Is that so hard to understand?"Julian clenched his fists by his sides. "Dismissal requires written notice. Until the paperwork is finalized, it is my duty to protect you."He was being perfectly professional, leaving me no room to push back."Okay." I scoffed and got into the car. Julian followed, taking the front seat.When we arrived at the airport, Julian looked surprisingly pale. I made my way to the entrance, but he grabbed my arm with a force that made me wince."Serina." Julian called my name for the first time while on duty. His eyes were bloodshot. "Are you running away again? How many years will it be this time?"I wrenched my arm free and stepped away from him. "Julian, you're a bodyguard. That's none of your business."Julian looked dazed. Sudd

  • He Never Saw Her Love   Chapter 5

    The man I eventually married was the very same man I had run away from at 18. He was the eldest son of the Olson family, Cyrus Olson. He was a man who lived up to his name. He was disciplined to the point of being pathological, deeply cunning, and also incredibly petty.Whenever we argued, and he found himself outmatched, Cyrus would resort to reminding me that I had once abandoned our arranged marriage, making him the laughingstock in the city. Now that this video had gone viral, I shuddered to think of the outrageous concessions I'd have to make just to pacify him. This was all Julian's fault. He could have worked as security personnel anywhere, but why did he have to wind up as my bodyguard?I said to Melinda, "Replace the security team."She nodded, then looked at me with a troubled expression. "I just received Mr. Olson's schedule. He's returning tonight."I asked in shock, "Isn't he supposed to be in Jonborough City for a meeting? Why is he back?"After a brief silence

  • He Never Saw Her Love   Chapter 4

    I said in a trembling voice, "You’re incredible, Julian."He knew exactly how to stab me where it hurt.Carrie tugged at his sleeve again and whispered, "Julian, let's go."Julian stood his ground and looked at me fondly. "Serina, someone of your status shouldn't be coming to a place like this. I won't be inviting you to the wedding."I gave a bitter laugh and tossed the paper bag into the bin. "Okay. I wish you both a blissful marriage."As I walked out of the boxing gym, I told myself I would never set foot in this little town again.I did see Julian one more time after that. It happened when my father was hospitalized following a heart attack.I took a leave of absence from my studies and flew back home to help my mother and brother run the company. After a business meal, I found myself clutching a tree outside the hotel as I retched until my vision blurred. My makeup was a mess, and my hair was plastered to my forehead with sweat. I was a complete disaster.Just as I was

  • He Never Saw Her Love   Chapter 3

    I stared at Julian for a long time.He began to panic and muttered an apology. Then, he tried to approach me. "I'm sorry, Serina." I looked at him. My eyes were burning with tears that I refused to let fall."You're a liar, Julian," I hissed.He told me to wait, but he never came for me. He allowed someone else to take my place without a second thought. I hated him. I rejected Julian's apologies and blocked his number. On the flight back to Guskor, I went through my phone and deleted every single photo of him.I threw myself into my studies and social life, desperately trying to crowd out any thought of Julian.During my second year in Guskor, I was writing a thesis paper late at night when a wave of emotions washed over me.I logged into my social media account, which I rarely used, and posted, "I have a craving for the rose cake from Emerald Lane."It was nothing more than a bout of homesickness. I soon forgot I had even posted it.Two weeks later, after the school's mu

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status