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She Stole My Wedding, So I Left Chapter 10
"Lucas, I think one of the children still hasn't arrived. You start class. I'll go check the road."Lucas Bennett hurried over."Two more people have been bitten by snakes lately. I'll go. You teach. You're better at it anyway."I tried to object, but he was already guiding me toward the classroom before heading off himself.I shook my head with a smile and went inside.I had originally gone to Northern Europe to clear my head.After traveling for a while, I got restless. I wanted to do something that mattered.That was when I ran into an old high school friend, Lucas.He had given up his place in the family business and joined an international aid organization.He invited me to join him as a volunteer teacher for children in underserved communities.So the two of us went to Africa first, then South America, and now Southeast Asia.After traveling thousands of miles, it felt like the whole world had opened up before me.And somehow, the bigger the world became, the smaller my old pain
She Stole My Wedding, So I Left Chapter 9
Ava burst into wild laughter and threw herself at Ethan.He shoved her to the floor."Ava, what is wrong with you?""I went crazy years ago! I've stayed by your side all this time because you're the only man I've ever wanted!"And you, Ethan—are you really going to tell me you never noticed? That you didn't enjoy having me depend on you? Sophia and I were fighting over you. Don't tell me you didn't love every second of it!"You said our wedding was just make-believe. But when you stood beside me as the groom, are you saying you weren't happy at all? And now you're blaming me? How dare you?"Now that Ava had finally dropped the act, Ethan felt strangely calm.He knew he had been wrong. Terribly, horribly wrong.Ever since Ava's parents died in a crash ten years ago, he had pitied the girl he'd always thought of as a little sister.He had never imagined his pity would bring them here.His expression turned cold, as if Ava were nothing more than a stranger.Ava panicked. She had risked ev
She Stole My Wedding, So I Left Chapter 8
"Sophia?"Ethan called out again and again.No one answered.His shoulders slumped.When he turned around, he saw a letter on the entryway table.Did Sophia leave this for me?He picked it up, puzzled.Ava stood behind him, secretly delighted.Then she saw the letter. Ava seemed to remember something, and her face drained of color.But it was too late.Ethan had already read every word."Ms. Taylor, the fake bipolar disorder report you ordered is ready. Why haven't you paid the rest of the money? Pay up, or I'll send the report to Mr. Carter."Ethan's hands began to shake.His eyes widened in disbelief.Rachel's words echoed through his head."There is nothing wrong with Ms. Taylor. I've practiced in this field for years and have never once heard of this doctor."The letter slipped from his fingers.Slowly, stiffly, he turned to look at Ava.Memories from the past five years flooded his mind.Rachel had been telling the truth.Ava was never sick.Every helpless act, every desperate ple
She Stole My Wedding, So I Left Chapter 7
Rachel said pointedly, "Ms. Taylor showed me her Instagram earlier. That was quite a wedding.""That wedding was fake. Ava wanted a fantasy ceremony—just a game of make-believe. I have a real partner."Rachel raised an eyebrow."Then your partner is remarkably generous."Ethan was speechless.Rachel seemed to understand. A hint of amusement flashed in her eyes."Mr. Carter, has Ms. Taylor become more and more dependent on you over the years? And have you given in to her every time?"Ethan's heart sank.He couldn't help defending himself."We've known each other since childhood. We're as close as siblings, even if we aren't related by blood."Rachel gave a short laugh."And does your partner see it that way? Does anyone else see it that way? More importantly, does Ms. Taylor see it that way?"When she showed me those wedding photos, she looked every bit the happy bride."Ethan felt like he'd been struck by lightning.He stood abruptly and struggled to keep his voice calm."You've got it
She Stole My Wedding, So I Left Chapter 6
Ethan called another dozen times.Still no answer.His texts went unanswered too.Then he realized she'd blocked him.He panicked.But a moment later, he forced himself to calm down.This is just another one of Sophia's tantrums.There had been the hurricane. He'd gone to check on Ava and ended up trapped at her place for three days.Sophia had reacted the same way afterward, ignoring him for two weeks and even threatening to leave him.But she hadn't.She loves him too much to actually leave.That thought put him at ease. He started ordering flowers and gifts for her.If she wouldn't take his calls, he'd go to her himself.A few sweet words had always been enough to win Sophia back.After ordering the flowers, Ethan frowned and contacted a psychiatrist.Ava couldn't keep going like this. Once he and Sophia got married, it would only cause more trouble.She needed treatment, and she needed it now.The old doctor had been useless, so he found someone new.He arranged for a psychiatrist
She Stole My Wedding, So I Left Chapter 5
I flew straight to Europe.My former labmate picked me up at the airport. We dropped off my luggage, then headed straight to the lab.I had turned down his offer before because I couldn't bring myself to leave Ethan.Now that I was finally here, he was thrilled.Back in the States, Ethan couldn't get my pale face and bitter smile out of his head.It kept haunting him.The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he became.In the end, he called off the IVF.Ava pouted, clearly upset."Ethan, you're afraid of upsetting Sophia, aren't you? Forget it. I can't be the reason the two of you are unhappy."She turned away in a daze, missed a step, and tumbled down the stairs.Ethan rushed over to help her and called for a doctor, worry written all over his face."Watch where you're going. We've gone too far this time. Sophia is furious. I can't keep putting your feelings first."Ava cried harder."So once Sophia has a child, will you stop seeing me altogether?"Ethan quickly reassured her."O
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