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Someone Else Moved Into My House
Someone Else Moved Into My House
Author: Spring Pool

Chapter 1

Author: Spring Pool
“Ms. Wright, are you sure you want to sell this place at half the going rate?” the real estate agent asked in disbelief.

After all, properties in this location were in high demand. No one would sell at such a low price.

Not to mention, the renovation was fully complete, and it was ready for move-in.

“I’m sure,” I said without any hesitation.

I had designed the floor plan myself; I had handled every detail of the decor, chosen the paint color down to the last shade, and picked out every piece of furniture as well.

My fiance, Austin, had never asked or cared.

All he ever said was, “Just do whatever you think is right.”

I just realized that my hard work had become half of someone else’s home during the final inspection.

To accommodate my best friend, Laurel, he had even shrunk my bedroom to half its size.

He had also demolished the walk-in closet I had spent over half a month planning.

In that case, this home no longer needed to exist.

“Who are you texting?”

Austin leaned in to look, but I turned off my phone screen.

“The contractor.”

“Oh. Well, make sure you tell them Laurel’s room needs warm white paint.

“Oh, Get her a dehumidifier while you’re at it. The rainy season is coming soon. I don’t want her to be uncomfortable.”

He spoke so naturally as if taking care of her had long become second nature to him.

When it came to me, however, he never showed the same concern.

I suffered from severe eczema every rainy season, which left my entire body red and itchy.

I brought up the idea of buying a dehumidifier countless times, but Austin always shook his head and refused.

“That’s just a scam for gullible people. It’s a total waste of money.

“The rainy season won't last long anyway. Just deal with it.”

Recalling his words made me smile in self-deprecation.

“Okay.”

At dinner, Laurel casually typed in the passcode and pushed the door open.

Then, she sat down in her usual seat and took the special bowl and utensils that Austin handed to her.

Austin nudged me and urgently said, “What are you waiting for? Get Laurel some food.

At some point, I had turned into a maid in my own home during meals. I had to dish out her food first and made sure there was no smudge on her plate.

Otherwise, her germaphobia would have her scowling at me.

After that, Austin would give me an earful.

“You can’t even wash a dish right. Is there anything you can actually do?”

In the past, I tolerated it because she was my best friend.

I let it slide when Austin cooked only what she liked and forgot my seafood allergy; I did the same when they drank together, with their arms linked and him pulling her close in a daze.

Laurel did not care about my feelings at all, as she just let it happen.

Every time, I would just force a small smile and swallow my feelings.

This time, I did not want to hold back anymore.

I helped myself with the food right after I sat down.

Laurel was taken aback. She was still holding out her plate for me.

Austin frowned even more and yelled at me, “Grace, what’s wrong with you?!

“Laurel’s plate is still empty. How could you start eating already?”

I clenched my fist subconsciously as I looked at him.

“I’m not her mother. Why do I have to dish out her food first?

“Austin, you’re not even trying to hide who your favorite is anymore.”

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  • Someone Else Moved Into My House   Chapter 10

    Three years passed.I stood on the balcony of my new home and looked out at the distant sea.The sunlight here was wonderful, and it felt warm on my skin.I was wearing a white dress, and my hair had grown much longer. It fell loosely over my shoulders.I was also wearing a bracelet that my mother had bought me as a New Year’s gift.“Grace, food’s ready!” My mother called from inside the house.“Coming!” I replied with a smile before walking inside.There were mashed potatoes, brisket, and a bowl of creamy tomato soup on the dining table.My father sat at the table and dished the food out for me.“Eat more. You’re too skinny.”“Dad, I’m not skinny. I actually gained two pounds.”“Good. A little weight looks better on you.”I laughed, took the plate, and stuffed a piece of brisket into my mouth.My mother gave me a pat and helplessly said, “Slow down. Nobody’s going to take it from you.“We made all of this for you.”We talked and laughed as we ate.Sunlight shone throug

  • Someone Else Moved Into My House   Chapter 9

    One month later, the new house was sold.The buyers were a young couple who had just gotten married. They had been looking at properties everywhere.When they saw this place, they could not believe how cheap it was.The agent said the seller was in a hurry, so the price was reduced.They did not ask further questions and signed the contract.When Austin went to handle the transfer procedures, he stood inside the house and looked around for a long time.A decorative painting he had nailed up still hung on the wall.He did not take it down.The couple asked if he wanted it back, but he said no.It would be useless to keep it anyway.After finishing the procedures, he stood at the entrance and glanced back once. Our home was gone forever.Just then, he recalled when we first bought the house, he had asked me, “Grace, what kind of place are you dreaming of?”I said I wanted a walk-in closet and large windows that let the sunlight shine through.He said okay.After that, to

  • Someone Else Moved Into My House   Chapter 8

    After that day, he waited downstairs every day.He stood there from morning until night, rain or shine.The neighbors all recognized him. They whispered behind his back, “Who’s that guy? He’s just standing down there every day.”“I heard he’s the Wrights’ daughter’s ex-boyfriend. He broke her heart, and now, he’s trying to get her back.”“Tsk, it serves him right. Where was all this effort before?”Austin heard them but did not argue. He just stood there and let everyone stare at him. He would look down and say, “I deserve this. I’m the one who wronged Grace.”On the fifteenth day, it rained heavily.He had no umbrella, so he stood right in the rain. He was soaked through, with water streaming down his faceIt was impossible to tell if it was rain or tears.My mother saw him from the window and sighed.“Gracie, he’s still out there getting soaked.”I was flipping through a book on the couch.Without looking up, I said, “Let him.“What if he gets sick—”“That’s on hi

  • Someone Else Moved Into My House   Chapter 7

    The sky was still dark when Austin arrived.He stood downstairs outside my place and looked up at that familiar window.His heart began to pound fiercely, and he stood there for a long time.He waited until dawn broke and the people in the neighborhood started leaving for work.Only then did he dare to go up and ring the doorbell.My mother opened the door. The moment she saw him, her expression turned cold.“Mrs. Wright, I’m here to see Grace.”“She’s not here.”“Then, where is she...?”“She doesn’t want to see you.”She then calmly added, “Gracie told me everything. I know all about what you did.“She doesn’t want to see you right now, so leave.”Austin grew anxious.“Please, just let me see her once.”“I have something to tell her. I—”My mother cut him off and said, “You left my daughter alone in that house for another woman.“You made her return her dress, cancel the wedding, and sell the home you two bought.“You made her take the train back here by herself. Sh

  • Someone Else Moved Into My House   Chapter 6

    Just then, his phone rang. He looked up with eager anticipation. However, when he realized it was Laurel calling, he just stared at the flashing screen. After the call ended, it rang again. He finally picked it up when Laurel called for the fifth time.“Austin, is Gracie home? I’ve been trying to call her, but it keeps going straight to voicemail.”“She’s not here.”“Not there? Where did she go?”Austin did not respond.Laurel sensed that something was off, and her voice grew cautious as she asked, “Did you two... fight?”“No.”“Then…?”“She’s gone.”“She’s gone? Gone where?”“I don’t know.”Austin kept calm, but there was a hint of frustration in his voice.“She returned the wedding dress, called off the wedding, and put the new house up for sale.“She blocked me on everything. I don’t even have a way to reach her.”There was silence on the other end of the line.After a long while, Laurel finally spoke. “Austin, don’t panic. I’ll help you find her.”“Don’t bot

  • Someone Else Moved Into My House   Chapter 5

    “What did you just say?”Austin thought he had misheard. The boutique staff was helpless, and she had to repeat herself, “Ms. Wright said the wedding is off, so she returned the dress, Mr. Jibson.”Austin froze. He was stunned for a good ten seconds before he finally registered what she had said.“That’s not possible.” His voice came out hoarse.“She told me this morning she was going to exchange it. How could she—”Halfway through, he recalled what I had said to him, “No. The wedding’s off.”He had not listened carefully at the time and just brushed me off.Austin’s breathing began to grow heavier.He hung up and dialed my number.“The number you have dialed is not in service.”He did not believe it and dialed again.He got the same reply. Austin then frantically opened WhatsApp. Our pinned chat was still there.He hurriedly typed, [Grace, where are you?]A single gray check mark appeared when he hit send. He had been blocked.Austin stared at the mark, and his h

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