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In the Name of Love and Loss
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Ten years ago, the Harrington family went through a home invasion. My mother, a maid, shielded Liam with her life. Holding my hands tight, Liam promised, "Andrea, don't worry. I'll protect you forever." I believed him. Our bond grew naturally, and we had a beautiful daughter together. Then, she was diagnosed with leukemia. In her last days, all she wanted was to spend one birthday with her dad. I called him, desperate to make it happen. "Millie doesn't have much time left. All she wants is one birthday with you. Can you come?" His voice on the other end went icy. "Really? This your latest stunt? Using your dead mom wasn't enough, now it's our daughter for pity? Disgusting." I tried to deny it, but he cut me off. "Don't mess with her head. Learn from Vivian—she's got a real heart." That night, our daughter passed away. Later, Vivian posted on social media: [Finally taking that couples' trip someone promised me!] I didn't scream. I didn't cry. I just texted Liam: [We're done.]
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In the Name of Love and Loss Chapter 9
In the days leading up to her wedding, Vivian's insecurity showed up in my messages. She bombarded me with texts:[Andrea, if you have any shame, you'd stay away from a married man!][We're getting married soon—give up already. You'll never beat me.][The doctor says my baby's already three months along. Don't worry; this one will be much healthier than your short-lived daughter.]I typed back a quick response:[Oh, how are the wedding plans? Will it be a big celebration?][Your husband once promised me he'd livestream our wedding so the whole world could see how he'd make me the happiest bride alive. Didn't he tell you?]No response.I'd heard she'd argued with Liam, who wanted to keep the ceremony private, but she'd managed to talk him into livestreaming it. Perfect. Time for my wedding gift.On the day of Liam and Vivian's wedding, I tuned in to the livestream, watching every second.Vivian appeared in a custom-made gown, gliding down the aisle. Liam, stiff and somber in h
In the Name of Love and Loss Chapter 8
I enjoyed a period of peace in my life.Then one day, Claudia came to visit. She looked worn, sitting in a wheelchair, her hand gripping mine tightly as she spoke, anger and sorrow all over her face. "My dear, it's our Harrington family that failed you. I went away to recover, thinking Liam would take care of you and Millie."I never imagined he'd be so heartless. If only I'd pushed him to marry you back when you were pregnant... none of this would've happened."Tears filled her eyes, and I felt the familiar warmth of her kindness. She had always been there for me."There's no future for me and Liam. It's over for good," I said.Claudia dabbed at her tears, her voice turning firm. "Liam doesn't deserve you. From now on, you're my granddaughter, and that's final."She pressed a bank card into my hand. "This was supposed to be your wedding gift. Life took a different turn, but take it now and build something new."I looked down, overcome with gratitude.We talked for hours, and j
In the Name of Love and Loss Chapter 7
The next day, I checked out of the hospital and went straight to visit Millie's grave.Kneeling down, I carefully wiped the dust off her headstone. In the photo, her bright, innocent smile shone back at me, finally free from pain.Footsteps approached behind me. I turned to see Vivian holding flowers, though the gleam in her eyes was anything but kind."This isn't a place for you," I said, my voice ice-cold.Over her shoulder, I spotted Liam parking the car. Seeing my expression, Vivian dropped her gentle act."Did you really think having a daughter would keep Liam?" she sneered. "How naive. Too bad your little girl was weak and didn't last. Now you're out of cards—what do you have left to compete with me?"I grabbed her by the hair, and she gasped in pain. Leaning close, I whispered, "Vivian, I have proof you're a murderer."Panic flashed across her face."What do you think will happen when Liam finds out who you really are? Think you'll still stroll into the Harrington family
In the Name of Love and Loss Chapter 6
Not long after, Vivian updated her social media: [Every moment with you is precious.]The picture showed Liam by her hospital bed, holding her hand.She couldn't have been more obvious, but Liam still saw her as sweet and innocent.At first, she'd just left little reminders of herself around him. But gradually, she found ways to pull him away every time Millie and I tried to see him. Right before Millie's birthday, she'd even threatened suicide to keep him from coming.Liam had no idea that, the very day he rushed off to "save" her, Vivian posted, just for me to see: [The real third party is the one who isn't loved, right?]I'd tried to warn him, hinting that she wasn't as innocent as he thought. But he only frowned and scolded me. "No one jokes about their life. How dark do you have to be to think that?"What a cruel irony. He believed every word she said, yet when I told him Millie was dying, he brushed me off. He'd leave her waiting, saying, "I'll have plenty of time to visit
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