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Chapter 18

Penulis: Rhinestone
It had been half a month since Noelle's arrival at the war zone. Aside from the panic and confusion on the first day, she'd adapted quickly to life there.

Every day, she treated countless wounded. People were injured from blades, stray bullets, and explosions. Some died the moment they reached the hospital, and most of those who survived would still face life with missing limbs.

In just a week, she'd seen grieving families torn apart, lovers who refused to leave one another, and siblings like the pair she'd encountered earlier. There were many stories like theirs.

She'd gone from aching sorrow at the beginning to a grim kind of routine now. Here, she had no time to dwell on the bullying, the deceit, and the manipulation she'd suffered in the past. She didn't even have time to unlock her phone and check what was happening back home.

In the face of so much death, the pain that once cut to the bone felt insignificant. To be alive and with all four limbs intact already felt like a bles
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    Noelle reacted fast. The moment she heard Winona's voice, she saw the flash of silver that flickered to her left. She stepped back and leaned away, narrowly dodging the kitchen knife.Having missed on the first swing, Winona quickly raised the knife and went for a second. That was when Simon rushed forward.As the blade came down, he yanked Noelle toward him and turned, shielding her with his body. In an instant, the knife sliced open the flesh on his back, making blood splatter.Chester lunged to grab Winona. When she saw him, she didn't hesitate. She swung the knife at him, shrieking, "You should go to hell, too!"Noelle was the one she hated most because she'd exposed her and sent her to prison. Chester came next—he'd dumped her the moment she'd gotten into trouble and refused to help raise her child.She could've leveraged her pregnancy to get a one-year bail, during which her family would've pulled strings to work something out. But Chester and Simon had made her miscarry, fo

  • Life Is So Much Sweeter Without You   Chapter 24

    A warm, strong hand grabbed Noelle's arm and pulled her back. The next second, she crashed into a solid embrace. The man's chest was rock-hard, and the impact made the tip of her nose sting. Her eyes reddened slightly."You okay?"The voice was familiar. Noelle's head snapped up, and she met a pair of twinkling eyes."Gideon? You're back, too!" She broke into a genuine smile, feeling pleasantly surprised. She and Gideon had crossed paths plenty over the past year in Arbory; they'd grown much closer."Yeah." Gideon sounded pleased. "The peacekeeping mission was for a year, and I'm done now. I'll be based in Jeston from now on. What about you?"As he spoke, he crouched to help her pick up the things scattered on the ground."I'm heading back to work at Jeston Prime Hospital." Noelle gathered the things. She was about to scoop them up when Gideon got everything.He said, "I've got this. You lead the way."She didn't refuse and led him toward her car. After they put everything away

  • Life Is So Much Sweeter Without You   Chapter 23

    A year later, a plane touched down in Jeston, Kadia.A woman with short hair, a lean frame, and sun-tanned skin strode out of the airport. She walked with purpose, and her eyes sparkled.It was Noelle. Her one-year contract with Doctors Without Borders was over, and she was back.Chester and Simon trailed not far behind her. They'd also changed compared to a year ago. After witnessing life, death, and faith up close, they'd found their own direction and goals. The one thing that hadn't changed was their love for Noelle.Even though she'd treated them like strangers for the past year—she was even more distant with them than she was with her coworkers—their respect for her had only deepened, as had their love.The Gray family had pushed them countless times to come home in the past year, but they'd chosen to stay by Noelle's side, guarding a hopeless love.Noelle booked a hotel room, then went straight to Marie's grave. She bought flowers, a drink, and all sorts of treats. She stoo

  • Life Is So Much Sweeter Without You   Chapter 22

    Chester had just left when Simon stepped out from the shadows behind the tent. He stopped in front of Noelle. "Elle, I'm sorry."She looked up at him. "Got it. Please leave.""No, you don't get it!" His eyes glimmered with tears. "You don't get it, Noelle. I've always liked you! I fell for you the moment I met you! But you were already Chester's girlfriend then, and I—"Noelle's expression darkened. "So, you pretended to be Chester and slept with me? You toyed with me and hurt me. Is that it? Is that what you call liking someone?""No, I…" Simon faltered. He pressed his lips together, not knowing how to defend himself. He had no defense."I just…" His voice was hoarse. "I kept suppressing what I really felt. I kept lying to myself… Each time we slept together, I kept wondering who you thought I was. I…"His throat seized.Noelle merely sneered. "I thought you were Chester each time, Simon. Because to me, it's only ever been Chester. Who do you think you are? You're just the youn

  • Life Is So Much Sweeter Without You   Chapter 21

    Chester lay on the hospital bed with his head turned to the side, his eyes fixed on the direction Noelle came from. They'd only been apart for half a month, yet it felt like ages—like a century.The only relief was that they were both still alive.Noelle was calm as she met his bloodshot gaze. She didn't soften, nor did she show any disgust or hatred. It was as if she felt nothing. Or maybe every emotion she had was buried deep within her.She checked Chester's wound, gave him an antibiotic injection, matter-of-factly explained the aftercare, then turned to leave."Elle…" Chester's hoarse, weakened voice came from behind her, but she didn't even falter. She kept walking.…The three of them were in the same hospital, yet Chester and Simon could never find a chance to actually speak to Noelle.Aside from the first day's surgery and dressing the wound, she told the nurses to attend to Simon whenever he tried to approach her.She was busy, but she did make an exception for someone

  • Life Is So Much Sweeter Without You   Chapter 20

    Simon held Chester, feeling panicked. They'd waited outside the war zone for 72 hours, staying put until the approvals and paperwork had finally cleared. Then, they'd followed the convoy in.Once inside, they'd moved with the trucks, handing out supplies and searching for Noelle at every stop. They had only reached the second encampment when the attack hit.Chester was shot.With no way to treat him on the spot, they had to follow the medical supply truck to the nearest field hospital. On the way, Chester slipped fully into unconsciousness.Simon wanted to barrel into the hospital with Chester in his arms. But when he looked up, he spotted Noelle in the crowd. Her expression was as cold as ice, and her gaze was complicated.Simon froze as joy filled his eyes. Noelle was alive! She wasn't dead!Elation washed over him, but the harsh reality they were in soon chased it away. He headed straight for Noelle, his eyes rimmed red and his voice hoarse as he said, "Elle, Chester's been sh

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