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Chapter 11

Penulis: Lena Seven
Cecilia arrived in Riverie City that same evening.

She had not called Elias ahead of time, but as she stepped out of the airport, there he was, leaning against his car, ready to back her up as always.

Feeling a sudden sting in her nose, Cecilia fought back tears and walked up to him, acting as if everything was fine.

"Hey, what are you doing here?"

Elias let out an icy snort. "I wanted to see how my heartless sister would come crawling back to Riverie City!"

Cecilia's face fell, and she loo
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    Cecilia and Franklin's engagement party was cozy and full of love.Even though it was just an engagement, Franklin had an internationally famous dress team make a special dress just for Cecilia.Girls just could not resist pretty dresses, and Cecilia, who studied design, was no exception.She was thrilled when she tried it on and gave Franklin a quick peck on the cheek."I see that you went all out. Thanks a bunch!"She was about to walk away, but Franklin playfully pulled her back into his arms, grinning. "That 'thank you' isn't good enough. I don't accept it."Cecilia giggled. "So, what do you want then?"Franklin whispered in her ear, "Tonight..."Cecilia blushed and rolled her eyes at him. "You're such a tease!"Franklin just laughed and gave her a couple more pecks on the cheek."I just can't help it, sweetheart. When I see you, all I can think about is being a little bit naughty."Cecilia's cheeks turned pink as she told him to stop being silly. She then nudged him out

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 28

    Cecilia and Franklin ended up together, just like it was meant to be.Two friends, who had never really made a big deal about their feelings, shared a love that grew quietly and steadily. On the day they celebrated the completion of the hot spring resort's design, everyone was having a great time at the party. Out of nowhere, Franklin took out a ring as big as a pigeon egg and, feeling brave from the party drinks, held it out to Cecilia."Cecilia, will you marry me?"Elias, who was nearby, snorted. "You think it's that easy to marry my sister? A cheap ring isn't going to cut it."However, Franklin had a surprise up his sleeve. He signaled his assistant, who quickly brought over a big pile of papers.Franklin handed them to Elias."Here's 20% of my company's shares. I've already put them in Cecilia's name. These are the three projects from my company that you really liked. I'm giving them to the Jones Group for free."I've also put all four of my villas in Cecilia's name. And t

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 27

    As Cecilia listened to Jeff's confession, she was stunned and could not believe what she was hearing. Everything that had confused her before suddenly clicked into place.Jeff had not stopped loving her out of the blue. He had chosen not to love her.She let out a small laugh. "So, you always thought I'd stay with you, not because I loved you but because you thought I owed you, right? You saw me as repayment from the Jones family, like I was just a thing, right?"Her words were rough, but they made sense.Jeff did not say a word.Cecilia finally got it. She looked up at Jeff, studying his face carefully."Jeff, it hit me all of a sudden. I never really knew you. I guess I was in love with a made-up version of you all these years, not the real you. Now that you've gone and broken that illusion, let's not make things harder on each other."She grabbed Franklin's hand, did not say a word, turned around, and walked out of the hospital.In the hallway, it was soon just Jeff and Yvon

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 26

    Yvonne's eyes widened in shock, and the sudden accusation made her voice shake. "I... I don't know what you're talking about."Cecilia's voice stayed even and calm. "You paid off the doctor at Capital to lie for you, didn't you? That's why you kept saying your stomach hurt at the worst times, to get Jeff's attention. And on the day we were supposed to get our marriage license, you pretended to be really sick so Jeff would worry and forget all about it, right?"Cecilia had been suspicious for a while. After seeing how quickly Yvonne got up after her surgery and how she had secretly given cash to her doctor, Cecilia decided to test things out.She gave the doctor three thousand dollars, pretending it was a thank-you gift from Yvonne. The doctor was thrilled to see the money and spilled the beans without Cecilia even asking.At that moment, Cecilia was sure she was right.Yvonne, realizing Cecilia had figured it all out, turned pale and dropped the act."What good does it do to talk

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 25

    "No way! You're just saying that because you're mad!"Jeff could not take in what he was hearing. He had always been so sure of himself, believing that Cecilia's love for him was so strong that he could do anything, even mess around with Yvonne without consequences.Even after Cecilia came back to Riverie City, he kept bothering her, sure that she still loved him.However, Cecilia's actions when he was in danger, and the words she just said, sent Jeff into a total panic.Cecilia spoke up once more. "I'm not just saying this because I'm mad. I'm telling the truth."He looked at her with desperate eyes, still not believing it. "Alright, then tell me. When did you stop loving me? And why?""It all started when I found out about you and Yvonne. That's when I knew you weren't the person I loved anymore."Cecilia said that calmly. She had thought about that question a lot during those lonely nights in the city, and she had her answer ready.Jeff shook his head, his eyes showing he

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 24

    At the party following the auction, Cecilia had just stepped out when she heard her name called from behind.She turned and saw Jeff. He was clutching the rare emerald bangle and offered it to Cecilia."Cecilia, you've forgiven me so many times. I want to make it up to you, for all of it—if you’ll just let me.""The ring I proposed to you with was chosen years ago. It's not big, but it shows how much I want to marry you. The one Yvonne showed you, she bought with my card without asking. I know it hurt you, so please, take this bangle as my way of saying I'm sorry."Jeff had come to realize just how much Cecilia meant to him after they broke up.He knew he could not lose her and would do anything to win her back.Cecilia looked at the jade in his hand and gave a light laugh, shaking her head."No thanks, I don't need your apology, and I can't accept such an expensive gift."Yvonne just tried to trick me not too long ago, and I don't want anything to do with you guys anymore," Ce

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 21

    Cecilia spent the whole day in the hospital without any big issues, so she was ready to head home.Franklin was supposed to pick her up, but he called to say he was held up, so he asked his brother Elias to come instead.Worried that her brother would get too upset seeing Jeff, Cecilia said no.S

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 20

    After her final words, Cecilia did not glance back at Jeff. She turned and kept walking. Her leg hurt, so she walked carefully, with a limp. Jeff saw that and realized she was hurt too. "Cecilia, I..." He started to say something, but Cecilia did not wait around to listen and walked away. Jeff sto

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 19

    The ambulance came quickly.Jeff scooped up Yvonne and rushed her into the ambulance, his eyes filled with worry. All the while, he never once checked on Cecilia's injuries.Cecilia did not bother to fight for the ambulance. She leaned against the wall, dialed her brother's number, and told him sh

  • Skies We No Longer Share   Chapter 18

    The slap left Cecilia dazed.She could not believe Yvonne could say such shameless things!Cecilia took a deep breath, stepped up, and slapped Yvonne right back."There’s shameless, and then there’s you!You chose to be a homewrecker. That’s on you—you have no morals, no decency. I don't want to w

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