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Chapter 9

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"We'll verify all of these accusations one by one," the dean said. "But in the meantime, you're suspended. Go home and take care of your mother."

"Dean, I—"

"There's nothing else for you to say. You may leave."

Grayson walked out of the office in a daze. Callista stood right outside the door, waiting for him.

"Honey, is everything okay? Are a lot of people reporting Dahlia? I knew someone as horrible as her would get what's coming to her."

Seeing the innocent and naive expression on her fac
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    "We'll verify all of these accusations one by one," the dean said. "But in the meantime, you're suspended. Go home and take care of your mother.""Dean, I—""There's nothing else for you to say. You may leave."Grayson walked out of the office in a daze. Callista stood right outside the door, waiting for him."Honey, is everything okay? Are a lot of people reporting Dahlia? I knew someone as horrible as her would get what's coming to her."Seeing the innocent and naive expression on her face, Grayson suddenly felt like he didn't know her at all.He hadn't done the things listed in those accusation letters. So who had?It could've only been her—Callista."Is there something you're hiding from me?"Before he could press further, his phone started ringing, sounding especially urgent. It was the hospital calling to demand payment for the hospitalization, medication, and nursing care."Didn't I just pay 5,000 dollars? How could it be used up so quickly?""5,000 dollars is only en

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    "This… Is this true about Dahlia Prescott?""Absolutely. This can't possibly be faked. All of us in the Department of Literature were overjoyed when we heard the news."Some of the professors who had once worked with me couldn't hide their excitement, speaking openly in front of Grayson."Back then, she quit her job to get married and take care of her paralyzed mother-in-law. We all thought it was such a shame. Now that she's back, we've already prepared a big welcome-back dinner for her."Grayson stood there, holding the torn-down notice, his hands trembling slightly. He had never imagined that the woman once confined to the kitchen could return to a university—a place steeped in books and learning—and take her place as a professor again."B-But if she really comes back, who will take care of Mom?" he thought irritably.Just as the thought crossed his mind, Heath and I appeared in the distance, walking side by side along the path lined with snowdrops.My originally delicate fea

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    After leaving the hospital, I went straight back to what used to be my home.I picked up the fake marriage certificate, grabbed my small suitcase, and left once and for all. The moment I stepped out the door, I felt lighter than I ever had before.As snowflakes drifted down onto my shoulders, I realized I no longer had to worry about taking Kathy out for follow-up appointments in this weather. Instead, I could finally appreciate the beauty of the snow again.The ice crystals melted instantly, but while they existed, each was one of a kind. It was just like the women who were trapped in family life—they, too, had once bloomed brilliantly.I stepped onto the street. My hurried footsteps were no longer accompanied by the heavy tracks of a wheelchair.I tilted my head back and took a deep breath, once again feeling the freedom of this land.When I lowered my head, I heard the sound of a car approaching. Headlights shone on me.The car pulled to a stop, and the window rolled down, re

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    Being loud didn't make one right. If yelling worked, even donkeys could rule the world.Faced with their accusations, I stayed completely calm.I held up the recording on my phone, pointed at the surveillance cameras in the hallway, then at the doctors operating on the other side of the door."The truth is the truth. It's not whatever you claim it to be."First of all, I didn't force your mother to die by suicide. Second, I didn't deliberately hide anything. All of this is the result of your own actions."I have all the evidence. You two are nothing but a shameless, adulterous pair, and you have no right to point fingers at me."In the past, I had been willing to give everything because I believed that Grayson and I were truly in love and that love could overcome anything. That was why I had been willing to compromise and submit to him.But now, looking at their ugly, true selves, all I felt was that my six years of devotion had been a complete waste.So, I wasn't going to hold

  • She Got His Love, I Got His Chores   Chapter 5

    "Lia?"The sound of a chair being knocked over came through the line.I couldn't help the smile that tugged at my lips. "Yeah, it's me.""You… Why are you calling me all of a sudden?"I carefully explained the situation to Heath Fulton. The more he listened, the more serious his tone became. At the end of the conversation, he booked a flight from Holiptia back to the country."I'll be there tonight. Don't be scared. You've got me.""Thank you, Mr. Lawyer."My eyes burned as the words slipped out instinctively.But he went quiet on the other end. It was only after I said "Hello?" several times that he finally responded, his voice rough."You know that you never have to say thank you to me."I gripped the phone tightly as my nose stung. I forced the sensation down and let out a soft hum before hanging up.Perhaps fate had decided that I would always be indebted to him in this lifetime.The phone felt hot in my hand. I had just put it down when a shrill ringtone pierced the ai

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    Kathy shut her eyes tightly and gave the faintest nod.I collapsed heavily onto the floor.My eyes fell on the phone hanging around her neck—the one she always kept on her to contact me in emergencies—and I reached for it, almost as if possessed.I clicked on her social media. There, in a post made public to everyone but me and my family, were photos of Grayson and Callista's destination wedding.Snow-capped mountains. A wedding dress. Flowers everywhere as far as the eye could see.The two of them stood in front of a church, fingers intertwined, exchanging sweet vows."I love you. For all my days, my heart will be forever faithful."That was the exact romantic wedding he and I had once dreamed of. Even the vows had been personally chosen by me.Every single comment below was filled with blessings for the couple, including some from those same students who had so self-righteously condemned me just moments ago.Their comments all carried the belief that the one who wasn't loved

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