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Dying Wish
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2026-04-21 00:11:49
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Rejected by One, Wanted by Another Secrets and Lies
Jonathan opened his eyes first. He felt the weight of Lucy’s head on his chest and her soft breathing. He stayed still for a few minutes, watching the way the early light touched her face. He didn't want to wake her, but he knew the risk of her being seen leaving his place after sunrise.He reached down and gently brushed a strand of hair away from her forehead. "Lucy," he whispered. "Lucy, hey. It’s morning."Lucy stirred, her eyelashes fluttering before she opened her eyes. For a second, she looked confused, her eyes darting around the unfamiliar room. Then she saw Jonathan, and the tension left her shoulders. She sat up slowly, the wool blanket sliding down to her waist."What time is it?" she asked, her voice raspy from sleep."Just past five," Jonathan said. He stood up and stretched, his muscles stiff from sleeping on the sofa. "The sun isn't fully up yet. I need to get you back to the dorm before the campus wakes up. I’ll ride you on the bike."Lucy nodded and stood up. She fel
Rejected by One, Wanted by Another In His Arms
Lucy took several deep breaths, forcing the air into her lungs until her chest stopped heaving. She used the hem of her sweater to wipe the tears from under her eyes and smoothed her hair. She had to be strong for her mother. She couldn't let her see how much the promise to her father had broken her.She walked back down the hallway to the waiting area. Her mother was sitting on the edge of the plastic chair, clutching a damp tissue. She looked up as Lucy approached."He’s sleeping now," Lucy said, sitting down and taking her mother’s hand."He loves you so much, Lucy," her mother whispered. "He’s just so worried about what happens to us when he's gone. He doesn't want us to lose the roof over our heads.""I know, Mom. I understand." Lucy squeezed her hand. "Where is Leo? Is he okay?""He’s with Mrs. Gable next door," her mother replied, referring to their neighbor. "He wanted to come, but I told him the hospital is no place for an eight-year-old. He’s been asking about Dad every hou
Rejected by One, Wanted by Another Dying Wish
Lucy sat quietly in the library staring at a poem, trying to force the words to make sense, when her phone began to vibrate violently against the wood. She saw her mother’s name on the screen. Her mother almost never called during the day; she preferred long, rambling texts in the evening.Lucy grabbed the phone and walked towards the reading room doors. "Mom? Is everything okay?"Her mother’s sob came through the line. "Lucy... oh, Lucy. You need to come to the hospital Now. Your father... he collapsed in the garden. He’s in the ICU."Lucy felt the world tilt. She didn't even go back for her books, she just ran down the library stairs and sprinted for the campus gates. She stopped a taxi, her voice shaking as she gave the address.When she arrived at the hospital, the private wing felt extremely cold. She found her mother sitting on a plastic chair outside Room 402, her eyes red and her hands trembling."He’s awake," her mother whispered, grabbing Lucy’s arm. "But the doctors... the
Rejected by One, Wanted by Another Anonymous Photo
Adrian sat in the back of a cigar lounge three blocks from the university, a heavy glass of scotch in his hand. He was busy scrolling through a jeweler’s website, looking at a diamond tennis bracelet that Zoe had pointed out in a magazine. He tapped the screen to check the price, a smirk playing on his lips. His phone suddenly rang on the marble table, the vibration shaking his glass. He saw his father’s caller ID. Adrian took a slow sip of his drink, intending to let it ring, but the phone immediately began to buzz again the second the first call ended.He answered with a sigh. "Father, I’m in the middle of…""Get to the office. Now." Arthur shouted. "Is there a problem with the logistics report? I can…""If you aren't in my office in ten minutes, don't bother coming back at all," Arthur interrupted. The line went dead.Adrian stood up so quickly his chair scraped harshly against the floor. He tossed a hundred-dollar bill onto the table and sprinted for the exit. He reached his car
Rejected by One, Wanted by Another Shelter in the Storm
The drive back from Lake Ridge was long and quiet. Adrian kept one hand on the steering wheel and the other on his phone, his thumb typing across the screen every few minutes. He didn't offer a single word about the weekend or the drive. The car finally pulled up to the curb of the university dorms. "I have a meeting at the firm," Adrian said, staring straight ahead through the windshield. He couldn’t even help move her bag. "I’ll call you tomorrow. Don't look so miserable, Lucy. It was an expensive weekend.""Goodbye, Adrian," Lucy said quietly.She climbed out of the car and dragged her suitcase onto the sidewalk. She didn't wait to watch him drive away. As the car disappeared down the street, she finally felt free. She dragged her bag up to her room, found it empty of Zoe, and immediately changed into a pair of worn-out jeans and an oversized sweater. She needed to wash the scent of the resort off her skin.She hadn't been in her room for twenty minutes when a text buzzed on her
Rejected by One, Wanted by Another A Long Night
The restaurant at the Lake Ridge Resort was filled with other wealthy couples. Lucy sat across from Adrian, her back straight and her hands tapping anxiously on her lap. Adrian had ordered a bottle of expensive red wine, and he kept his glass full.He didn't yell or demand she talk about her classes. He barely looked at her at all, but she preferred it to his usual insults. He spent most of the meal staring at the wall or checking his reflection in the darkened window. Lucy picked at a plate of roasted vegetables, her throat feeling tight. "The wine is good," Adrian said, breaking the silence for the first time in twenty minutes. He swirled the dark liquid in his glass. "You should have some. Why do you look like that?""I'm just tired, Adrian," Lucy replied. She took a small sip. The wine was bitter and dry."We’re here to relax," he said, though his voice lacked any warmth. "Try to act like you're enjoying the luxury. Most girls would kill for a weekend in a place like this."Lucy
Rejected by One, Wanted by Another The Breaking Point
The atmosphere in the small apartment remained tense, despite the cool rain outside. Jonathan seemed to realize he had pushed too far. He saw the way her lip trembled, the way her eyes searched his for a lie she couldn't find. He sighed in frustration and ran a hand through his damp hair."I’m goin
Last Updated : 2026-03-17Rejected by One, Wanted by Another In His House
The ride ended in a narrow alleyway behind a row of old brick buildings. Jonathan put off the engine. "We’re here," he said, his voice raspy.Lucy came down with shaky legs, her knees nearly buckling. Jonathan caught her by the elbow, steadying her as he led her toward a heavy steel door. He fumbl
Last Updated : 2026-03-17Rejected by One, Wanted by Another Public Humiliation
Lucy barely felt the cold morning air, as Adrian dragged her to the administrative courtyard. His grip on her upper arm was extremely tight, his fingers digging into the soft skin just above where her bruise was starting to turn yellow. Zoe followed a few paces behind, pretending to be worried. "A
Last Updated : 2026-03-17Rejected by One, Wanted by Another Are you Following Me?
The ride home from the Matthews estate was quiet. Adrian was already tipsy from drinking too much wine. He kept his hand on Lucy’s thigh, his thumb stroking the red silk of the dress Zoe had picked out. Lucy sat still staring out at the blurred streetlights, feeling the cold night air from the wind
Last Updated : 2026-03-17
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