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IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 69
He pressed a kiss to the top of her head, breathing in the sweet scent of her shampoo—something fruity and childish, like strawberries and sunshine.Kiara nodded against his chest, and Justin could feel the small movement—could feel her body slowly relaxing, the tension draining out of her little shoulders. She believed him. She felt the sincerity in his words, the genuineness in his tone. Children always knew. They could always tell when an adult meant what they said.And in that moment, Justin realized something else. Kiara's fear—her desperate need for reassurance, her anxiety about being abandoned—wasn't just about today. It was about the hospital. It was about the day he had promised to help her talk to her momma and then walked away with Mrs. Miller. He had bailed on her. He had broken his word. And even though she had forgiven him, even though she had welcomed him back with open arms, the little girl found it hard to believe him now. Every promise came with a shadow of doubt. E
IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 68
Bianca and Kiara walked out of the school hall, swallowed almost immediately by the sea of chattering parents and excited children that flooded the corridor. The annual midterm celebration had drawn a massive crowd—mothers in elegant dresses, fathers in crisp shirts, grandparents clutching cameras, and children everywhere, bouncing with uncontainable energy. Some families huddled together for photographs, posing in front of colorful banners and balloon arches. Others stood in small clusters, chatting heartily about grades and summer plans and whose child had won which award. The air was thick with perfume, laughter, and the distinct electric hum of anticipation.Bianca kept one hand on Kiara's shoulder, guiding her through the crowd, while her other hand clutched her small purse. Her eyes scanned the hallway every few seconds, unconsciously searching for a familiar face—then catching herself, looking away, forcing herself to stop. She wasn't supposed to be looking for him. She wasn't
IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. chapter 67
"Here's your ice cream, Mister!" she announced proudly. She opened her small backpack—a glittery purple thing covered in cartoon unicorns—and pulled out a small bowl with exaggerated care. It was vanilla, topped with rainbow sprinkles and a single pink gummy bear. "I picked the best one for you. Because you're my favorite."Justin's heart clenched painfully. He took the bowl from her small hands, his fingers brushing against hers, and felt an overwhelming rush of emotion he couldn't name. "Thank you, sweetheart," he said, his voice rougher than he intended.After handing it to him, Kiara carried the remaining bowls—two more—to Bianca's desk. With considerable effort, she climbed onto the chair, then onto the desk itself, arranging herself like a queen holding court. "This one is for Momma," she said, pushing one bowl toward Bianca, "and this one is for me. See? I got us all the same kind so nobody feels sad."Bianca glanced at Monica, who stood by the door with an apologetic shrug. He
IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. chapter 66
Of all the things Bianca was expecting in her life—late nights at the office, temper tantrums from Kiara, awkward family dinners with Grandpa Josh, maybe even an unexpected merger or a hostile takeover attempt—Justin meeting Kiara was the absolute last of them. It wasn't even on the radar. It wasn't in the realm of possibility. And yet, here she was, watching the impossible unfold right before her very eyes.How did they meet? When?From the look of things, they had met a couple of times already. The easy familiarity between them was undeniable—the way Kiara leaned into him without hesitation, the way Justin knew exactly how to hold her, how to make her laugh. Or perhaps it wasn't multiple meetings at all. Perhaps it was something deeper, something inexplicable. Could it be the special bond between them—the invisible thread of blood and DNA—that had drawn them together across a crowded hospital corridor, across a busy corporate building? Did fate have a sick sense of humor, or was it
IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 65
He didn't get to complete his sentence. Kiara scrambled off the floor in the blink of an eye, her earlier pain completely forgotten, and launched herself at him. Her small arms wrapped around his neck with the strength of a vice, and her legs hooked around his waist like a tiny koala."Don't let her take me, please!" Kiara begged, her face buried in his shoulder. Her voice was muffled but urgent.Justin blinked, utterly bewildered. "Kiara?" Monica called out, her voice carrying a note of stern disapproval. A frown settled on her face. "What has Momma told you about hanging on people you don't know?" She stepped forward, reaching for the little girl.But Kiara only tightened her grip on Justin's neck, her small fingers digging into his collar. Her body tensed, and she shook her head defiantly. "He's no stranger!" she retorted, her voice surprisingly firm for someone so small. "He's my friend! He promised to help me, and he said sorry for leaving!"For the first time since Monica had st
IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 64
"Kiara, be careful—you might fall! Stop running this instant!" Monica called out, her voice echoing through the vast, polished hallway of the corporate building. Her feet pounded against the marble floor as she chased after the little girl, who was darting ahead like a tiny, joyful firefly.Lately, Monica had been doing some serious weight loss in the name of nannying this energetic little human. She seemed more energetic than before, yes, but her lungs were beginning to disagree. Her feet seemed to be challenging the speed of light with every stride, and yet Kiara remained frustratingly out of reach. And with every sprint, every sharp turn, every desperate lunge, Monica was silently convinced that her life span was reducing exponentially. Because why, in the name of all that is holy, did she find it so impossibly hard to run nowadays? She used to be athletic. Now, she was just... tired.While Monica wheezed and stumbled behind her, Kiara giggled endlessly—a high, melodic sound that b
IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 10
My first day at work didn’t go at all how I imagined. I had pictured a fresh start, maybe a new chance to put my past behind me and move forward with something meaningful. But life had other plans. Too many things were uncovered—secrets I hadn’t prepared myself for. Wounds I thought were long burie
最後更新 : 2026-03-18IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 5
"Hey!" I barked, forcing my voice deeper as I raised a hand sharply, stopping him in his tracks. My heart thudded against my ribs, but I masked it well."I don't mean to be rude, but just because you heard me sound like a girl just now doesn't mean I'm gay like you," I said, keeping my voice cold,
最後更新 : 2026-03-17IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 34
By the time I was done and all dressed up, Justin had already prepared dinner for us. The sight made me smile, for some inexplicable reason. To think that I got to eat healthy and he was the one making sure I actually did—it was oddly comforting.I wasted no time and scrambled into the seat at the
最後更新 : 2026-03-28IT STARTED WITH A LIE AND ENDED WITH US. Chapter 33
I quickly moved, standing right in front as though my body could shield it, desperately trying to block his view, preventing him from seeing any further. My lips were at the mercy of my teeth, caught and stuck, betraying the nervousness that burned in me.“Don’t… don’t look!” I half-shouted, my voi
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