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Chapter 2

Author: Chirpy
Phoebe had been in a coma for nearly a month. Before her accident, she had asked to meet me.

I had already been unnerved by her manipulative behavior in the past and wanted to refuse, but under Stephen's disdainful gaze, I found myself unable to protest. Instead, I lowered my head and silently acquiesced.

This was always how it went. Years of ingrained self-doubt followed me like a shadow, especially when Stephen was involved.

No matter how much I tried to stand tall, I felt like a balloon—fragile and ready to burst. The closer I got to Stephen, the sharper his edges became, always puncturing my resolve.

…

Phoebe arrived wearing a white dress, her gaze gentle, her voice as soft as her appearance.

"Raelynn," she said, her tone calm and understanding. "I know you once saved Stephen, and I'm grateful for that. But he's my boyfriend. Please, stop interfering with our relationship, okay?"

I clenched my fists, my palms slick with sweat. I had no idea what Phoebe's real intentions were, which only made me more nervous.

In my experience, the softer her tone, the heavier the blame she was about to place on me.

I quickly gestured in sign language, "I haven't been near Stephen lately. Please, believe me."

Phoebe smiled warmly and reached out as if to reassure me with a pat on the shoulder. The moment her hand came close, I instinctively flinched and raised my hands in a defensive push.

She smirked, leaning into the motion before tumbling dramatically down the staircase.

"Raelynn, what have you done?!" Stephen growled.

I knew he had been watching from nearby. I wouldn't dare provoke Phoebe on purpose, but it didn't matter.

…

Phoebe never woke up after that fall.

The doctors said that if she remained unconscious much longer, she might spend the rest of her life in a vegetative state.

Stephen, his eyes red with fury, dragged me to the dark, suffocating basement. He told me that as long as Phoebe remained in her coma, I would never see the light of day.
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    Harvey was an excellent psychologist. He quickly noticed that I could barely eat anything.With his help, my body gradually recovered, and my speech became much clearer.On the day of our farewell, I smiled and told him, "This time, I'm going to take back everything that belongs to me!"Harvey smiled gently and waved goodbye.…A few months later, I had settled in a new city and sent Harvey a gift. In return, I received a message from him.Phoebe had stabbed Stephen, and during the struggle, Stephen had also injured Phoebe.The Linnells and Dovers, two powerful and influential families, were at odds, causing quite a stir.I hadn’t kept up with the news, so I was unaware of the situation. I tapped on my phone and replied to Harvey.Raelynn: [Bro, since when did you become so nosy about other people's drama?]Harvey responded with a knowing emoji and followed up with a message.Harvey: [So, what do you think about me opening a clinic in your city?]I enthusiastically typed ou

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    I asked Harvey why Phoebe hated me so much. She had everything, while I was just mute."It's exactly because she has everything that she's so sensitive to losing even the smallest thing," he explained. "In her eyes, you're here to steal Stephen from her."I shrugged, signaling that I had no such intentions."But how did you know Phoebe was faking it?" I asked.Harvey flicked my forehead playfully. "Come on, we just had to check the hospital's surveillance footage. I don't believe any normal person can stay in bed without moving at all."I fell silent, recalling what I'd written on the paper.Maybe Stephen didn't care about the truth. Perhaps he was just looking for an excuse to justify his abuse.Harvey gently took my hand and urged, "Raelynn, promise me—you'll stay away from jerks and live your best life."I nodded earnestly.…In the days that followed, my hospital room was filled with flowers and luxury gifts.Harvey would coldly toss them all into the trash without a sec

  • Locked in Silence   Chapter 16

    Harvey pressed the call button by my bed, signaling to the nurse that my IV was almost empty."Raelynn, get well soon. Once you're better, I'll take you out for a feast!" he promised.For some reason, the mention of food made my stomach churn uncomfortably. A deep sense of aversion washed over me.Not wanting Harvey to notice, I forced a cheerful nod.With Harvey by my side, I felt at ease and soon drifted into a light sleep.…Sometime later, I was roused by a commotion outside the room."I told you, go apologize to Raelynn yourself, or I'll never forgive you!" Stephen yelled.Harvey stood protectively in front of me, his expression icy as he looked at the newcomers.Stephen entered, his face a storm of rage, dragging a frail woman dressed in hospital clothes. Her pale, tear-streaked face gave her a pitiful appearance.Harvey glanced at me and mouthed, "That's Phoebe."I stared at the pair in front of me, unsure of how I had felt about them before losing my memory. Now, all

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    The muffled voices outside the room faded, and I quietly peeked my head out the door. Just then, my eyes met Harvey's as he returned."Did your friend leave?" I asked, attempting a wry smile. "I was about to ask if this was a novel I wrote or something."Harvey sat down at my bedside and gently took the stack of papers from my hands."Raelynn, do you remember how we met?" he asked.His question startled me, and I blurted, "Of course I remember!"The stiff smile on my face, reflected in Harvey's deep, dark eyes, told him everything. He sighed softly. "Raelynn, you don't remember, do you?"I froze, my breath catching.He was right—I didn't remember.Truthfully, aside from knowing his name was Harvey and that he was my closest friend, I couldn't recall anything else."So..." I hesitated, glancing at the papers again. "Is everything written here true?"Harvey's expression grew serious. He nodded solemnly."Raelynn, I'm sorry. Stephen faked records to make it look like you had le

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    I slowly opened my eyes and saw Harvey rushing toward me."Raelynn, are you okay?" he asked. "Y-You spoke! You can talk!"I opened my mouth and tried to say, "I'm fine."My voice was unsteady, its pitch a little strange, but I had spoken. I could talk!In the room stood another man, pale and bruised. He had been leaving but froze when he heard my voice. Almost in a daze, he stumbled to my bedside."Raelynn..." he called out.I gave him an apologetic smile and asked, "Sorry, are you Harvey's friend?"The color drained further from the man's face. His lips trembled as he whispered, "Raelynn... it's me, Stephen. Don't you remember me?"I smiled politely to mask my discomfort and looked to Harvey for help, hoping he would intervene.Harvey tugged Stephen by the arm, his face cold. "Step outside with me. Raelynn just woke up, and I don't want her upset."Stephen seemed reluctant but eventually handed me the stack of papers he'd been holding."Raelynn, you wrote these yourself," h

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    I felt as though my soul was floating above it all, granting me an unprecedented clarity.Stephen's lips pressed into a thin line as he carefully read through the papers in his hands."T-This can't be possible," he murmured.Harvey grabbed Stephen by the collar, veins bulging in his forehead. "What can't be possible?" he demanded. "That Phoebe couldn't have possibly framed Raelynn? Or that Raelynn never liked you in the first place?"Harvey's words hit Stephen like a thunderclap, leaving him visibly shaken.But Harvey wasn't done. "Stephen, you're nothing but a cowardly jerk. You're too afraid to admit your feelings for Raelynn because you think falling in love with a mute person would make you a laughingstock."So instead, you tear her down again and again, making it seem like she's the one chasing after you for wealth and status. It's pathetic—just a way to protect your fragile ego!" he barked.He paused, letting the words sink in. "But here's the truth: she's never loved

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