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Mercy for Everyone but Me

Mercy for Everyone but Me

Short Story · Romance
By:  Forrest DawsonCompleted
Language: English
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Mistress

Bias

Tragic Love

Face Slapping

Independence

I've been dating my enemy, Sean Thompson, for four years. At first, I intended to lurk by his side and find an opportunity to get my revenge. But little do I know that a medical report with my cancer diagnosis is capable of shattering my life's plans in an instant. Since then, I've quit my job and broken up with Sean. Now that I no longer give a damn about everything, I lash out at everyone who dares approach me. Everyone is weirded out by my behavior. They all wonder what made my personality go through such a huge change to the point that I'm easily triggered by the slightest inconvenience. My family is already ruined to begin with. My parents are dead, my family has gone bankrupt, and now I'm on the verge of death. My only wish is that I can screw Sean over so that my older brother, Adrian Price, can get released from prison as soon as possible. But I can't do anything about my wish at all. At that moment, my childhood friend stands by my side, consequences be damned. He takes good care of me and cares for me as he always does. When Sean finds out that I have terminal cancer, he actually agrees to help fulfill my wish. Half a year later, Adrian is released from prison. Sean also returns the company to my family. My wish is fulfilled. Everyone wants me to keep fighting for my life and continue receiving treatment for my cancer. I know that I need to keep going for their sake, even if it means extending my life for a day or even a month longer.

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25 Chapters
Chapter 1
On the fourth birthday I spent by Sean Thompson's side, I received two envelopes. The first contained his wedding invitation and the second, a letter detailing my cancer diagnosis.I sat on the floor in silence for a long time, the two sheets of paper lying on either side of me. In my eyes, they resembled two diverging paths, though they both led to certain death eventually.My phone rang, sending a sharp pang through my nerves. I lay down as I answered the call. A gentle female voice came through the line."Ms. Cassandra Price? Hi, I'm calling from Lunastrel Private Hospital…"I had always loved the feeling of walking barefoot across the floor. It was late autumn and the heating wasn't on, so the cold seeped directly into the soles of my feet. It took me a long while before I hung up on the woman who was cautiously urging me to consider chemotherapy over the phone.As soon as I did, however, Sean's name appeared on my screen.Sean rarely called me himself. Whenever he needed me,
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Chapter 2
I didn't reply. Instead, I lifted my gaze to look at him.Sean was undeniably handsome. He had eyes that were flirtatious yet passionate, the kind you could drown in if you weren't careful. I tugged at his slightly crooked tie. It was the one I'd picked out for him two days ago.The banquet had been underway for quite some time now. There weren't many people by the entrance, so I leaned close to Sean's ear, my movements slow and deliberate."I'm not the only one in a mood, Mr. Thompson," I said.Walking toward us in the distance was Mabel Hamilton, Sean's soon-to-be fiancee. Her smile almost faltered as she approached us.As I watched her stride toward us as though she'd caught us cheating, I couldn't help but laugh."What do you think she'll call me when she gets here?" I asked Sean. "A mistress or a slut?"Sean was long accustomed to my bold remarks. He tucked a stray strand of hair behind my ear."She wouldn't dare come over," he replied.Sure enough, when Mabel was merely
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Chapter 3
I wiped my lips instinctively. The crowd that lived for the drama was still stirring things up, and I could feel several stinging stares land on me.A wave of fatigue washed over me. My stomach, which had been aching all night, lurched suddenly. Nausea hit me fast, and I stood, covering my mouth as I nudged aside the leg blocking the exit and bolted toward the restroom.As I rushed out, dead silence descended upon the private room, but I didn't care. I'd never run this fast in my life.Still, when I reached the sink, nothing came up. After a bout of dry heaving, I started coughing. It was the kind of cough that made it feel like my lungs were about to be ripped out of my chest. It was unbearable.Eventually, I braced myself against the counter. I stared at the bloodstains in the sink, my vision darkening. After a moment, I looked at my haggard reflection in the mirror, finally feeling like someone on the verge of death.Slowly, my complexion would grow paler and my face would beco
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Chapter 4
When I got home, I took a shower, my legs trembling. After that, I made myself a simple meal. As I walked to the window, I could see Sean's car still parked downstairs.Sean was leaning against it, smoking. The ground around him was littered with cigarette butts. As if he'd sensed my presence, he looked up and met my gaze.I couldn't quite name what I felt at that moment. Sean's emotions were unreadable, yet it still rubbed me the wrong way. I pulled the curtains shut, determined not to think about him anymore.At midnight, I turned off all the lights in the house. I ordered an eight-inch black forest cake on DoorDash, sat on the floor and lit 24 candles for myself.I had never been big on ceremonies. For years, my birthdays slipped by before I even realized it. Sean was the same. Come to think of it, during all our time together, we'd never really marked any meaningful occasions.However, this year demanded something special. After all, who knew if it was going to be my last birt
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Chapter 5
When I walked through the entrance of the company, all eyes immediately turned to me.I was, after all, known for keeping the boss happy in more ways than one. Now that I was suddenly quitting without warning, I was bound to become the talk of the office for quite a while.The more blatant their stares, the brighter I smiled. I breezed through each department, collecting signatures as per the exit procedure. Finally, only one department head's signature remained.Clutching the paperwork, I knocked on the company president's door."Come in," he said.As soon as I entered, I felt his piercing, almost aggressive gaze settle on me.I kept my gaze steady. My heels sank silently into the carpet as I placed the form on his desk."Your signature please, Mr. Thompson."Sean didn't move. His right hand rested on his desk as he twirled a pen with a slow, lazy flick.He had strikingly beautiful eyes. They were the kind that gave you the illusion that he cared whenever his gaze met yours.
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Chapter 6
Julian hit me hard. My vision darkened, followed by searing pain, before a wave of heat surged through my nose and trickled down my face.My vision blurred completely. I could only sense him standing up, returning a while later to wipe my nose with a tissue.His movements were rough. I was too drowsy to keep my eyes open, but when my head was turned to the side, I caught a glimpse of his panic-stricken expression and a large bloodstain on his shirt.My face stung from all that wiping. I tugged at his arm, our gazes meeting briefly. He'd likely never seen anything like this before.Seeing as he was still unable to stop the bleeding, Julian finally scrambled off the bed, pulled up his pants and fled.I lay on the bed, feeling my life drain away along with my blood. But I didn't want to die like this. I still had things I needed to take care of. I still needed to see Adrian.I struggled to my feet, crawling inch by inch off the bed when I couldn't walk any longer.Thankfully, I'd l
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Chapter 7
Jason was Adrian's childhood friend. He was also almost like a half-brother to me. He'd lived abroad with his parents for most of his life, but his grandparents lived next door to us. So, during the summer and winter breaks, I would tag along behind Adrian and Jason, running around aimlessly.Later, after his grandparents' passing, Jason rarely had the chance to return anymore. Still, we always stayed in touch.If he hadn't been there when my family hit rock bottom, I would probably have been rotting in jail with Adrian.Back then, Price Corporation had been caught in the eye of the storm. The company's deputy CFO, Oran, accused Dad of embezzling investment funds for personal use. He even directed the staff members from the finance department to falsify invoices to cover up his whole scheme.Then, after Dad jumped to his death, Oran provided ledgers and bank statements that successfully landed Adrian in jail.Nobody had seen Oran since Sean acquired Price Corporation at a dirt-c
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Chapter 8
With all the people coming and going, I didn't want to embarrass myself, so I dragged Jessica over to a random barbecue joint. By the time I'd ordered and the food arrived, she was still sniffling across from me, tears streaming down her face.All that crying was beginning to get on my nerves. I cracked open a bottle of beer and handed it to her. "Alright, if you're just going to keep crying, I'm leaving you here on your own," I said.Jessica immediately fell silent upon hearing my words. I gave the bottle another shake before she hurriedly accepted it. "What are you doing out so late, Cassandra?" she asked.I glanced at my phone. It was 9:30 pm.I propped my chin up on one hand while holding a chicken wing with the other. Looking bored, I stared at Jessica, who sat across from me. "Just wandering around. What about you?"Jessica's eyes instantly dimmed. "My boyfriend lives around here. He broke up with me out of nowhere today and blocked my number.""So you're planning on stak
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Chapter 9
I raised the bottle and smashed it against Eric's head. The glass shattered instantly. Eric clutched his head as he fell off his chair. His companions rose to intervene, only to freeze when they saw me. I kicked over a table to block their path.Then I delivered a kick to Eric's groin as he lay sprawled on the ground. He let out a wail, his hands moving down to shield himself. He cursed violently.I kicked him once more in the face. This time, he reacted quickly and grabbed my calf. It didn't matter though. I crouched down, using the momentum to jab my knee hard into his jaw.Someone pulled me off him. I was furious. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Luke's face. I swung a plastic chair at him, smashing it against his body until he stumbled back. I then straddled Eric again, slapping him hard across the face.Eric glared at me viciously. I slapped him again, holding nothing back. My palm went numb from the force."How does it feel to get beaten up by a slut?" I taunted.More
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Chapter 10
Jason pushed through the crowd and walked in amid the tense atmosphere. It was then that I realized people who usually had a gentle demeanor could have a surprisingly commanding presence when they got serious.He pulled me up from the chair, putting some distance between me and Sean at the same time. His expression was grim. A flicker of guilt finally stirred within me. I opened my mouth to speak, but for some reason, Jason's hand suddenly brushed against my neck. I knew the spot beneath his hand must have been red from Eric's iron grip earlier.Jason's fingertips were ice-cold. When they came into contact with my skin, I flinched instinctively. He withdrew his hand, his gaze deep yet unreadable.He adjusted my collar before speaking in a low voice. "We'll talk about this when we get back."A mediator stood between us all, attempting to intervene. He sweated nervously, reluctant to offend either side. "Both of your injuries seem minor enough. How about we not make a mountain out
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