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Chapter 17: A Sip of Chaos, A Taste of Truth

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Chapter 17: A Sip of Chaos, A Taste of Truth

"Hi," Yelena greeted Travis, her voice like silk dipped in poison. I felt my stomach twist the moment she stepped into his space.

He gave a nod, that same smug glint in his eyes that made me want to scream. And then—she leaned in.

And kissed him on the cheek.

My mind short-circuited.

What the hell? WHY WAS SHE KISSING HIS CHEEK?!

"Aside from Franky becoming a board member, we're also celebrating him becoming one of the main engineers at FRGR," Dad announced proudly, pulling me back to the moment. "He’s leading one of the company’s biggest projects next week."

The room erupted in applause. Mom beamed at him and hugged him tightly. For a moment, it felt like the world was perfect—at least for everyone else.

A performance followed dinner. A violinist emerged from behind the grand staircase and began to play a haunting love song. The spotlight moved to Mom and Dad, who swayed together on the dance floor as if no time had passed between them.

It
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  • The Bride He Never Chose   Ending: The Promise in Your Kiss

    Ending: The Promise in Your KissA chill ran down my spine.“Who?” I asked, voice barely above a whisper.Travis looked away, jaw clenched. “I can’t say more right now. Just… trust me when I say it’s dangerous.”I swallowed hard. This wasn’t just about mixed feelings or fear of commitment — this was something bigger, darker.For the first time, the pieces started to fall into place. The way he disappeared for days. The coldness that sometimes replaced his warmth. The feeling that we were never truly alone, even in the brightest moments.I nodded slowly. “Okay. I’ll trust you.”He pulled me into a tight embrace, and I rested my head against his chest, listening to the rapid beat of his heart.“Thank you,” he whispered.We stood there, wrapped in each other, the night around us full of shadows—but maybe, just maybe, we could find a way to bring the light back.I stayed wrapped in Travis’s arms, but inside, a storm was raging. His words echoed in my mind — people watching, danger, things

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 105: Lost Between Us

    Chapter 105: Lost Between Us“I don’t want to go with you!” I snapped, crossing my arms tightly over my chest. “I’d rather rot here than go with you.”“Stop being difficult,” he said, his tone low, almost tired.“I don’t care!” I shouted back. “I’m staying.”“Kourtney…” He called my name softly, but I ignored him, resting my forehead on my knees, tears welling up again.Travis was my Kryptonite. No matter how hard I tried, I felt weak and vulnerable when he was near. The pull he had over me was maddening.After a long silence, he sighed and said quietly, “Alright. If you don’t want to leave yet, we’ll stay.”I peeked up through my lashes and saw him watching me, the dim light catching the sadness and frustration in his eyes.For a moment, everything was still except for our breathing.Then he spoke again, softer this time.“Kourtney, I don’t want to fight with you. I just want to protect you.”His words sliced through me. I felt tears spill again, but this time, they were mixed with s

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 104: Cursed in Reflection

    Chapter 104: Cursed in ReflectionSuddenly, the ornate mirror behind us cracked — a jagged line splitting the glass from top to bottom.“Did you see that?!” Seth gasped, stepping back.Before we could react, the floor beneath us trembled violently. Dust and debris rained from the ceiling, and the doorway slammed shut with a deafening bang.Travis pulled me close, shielding me instinctively. The room grew colder, darker, the whispers turning into anguished screams.“We’re trapped,” Travis muttered, voice grim.I clutched the locket, which suddenly burned hot against my skin. A low humming filled the room, the symbol on the locket glowing faintly.My heart raced. “What is this? What does it want from me?”The mirror pulsed, and then — the cracked glass began to shift and distort, revealing not my reflection, but a different place entirely: a sunlit garden, bright and alive.I blinked. “Is this… another world?”Seth shook his head. “No, it’s a memory. Or a door.”Then the ghostly voice w

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 103: Whispers in the Dark

    Chapter 103: Whispers in the Dark“Thanks,” I murmured.“We need to get you out of here,” Seth said.Travis remained quiet, his expression unreadable.We started walking, slow and careful, navigating the winding, claustrophobic hallways of the haunted house. The shadows seemed to press closer with every step, whispering secrets we didn’t want to hear.I kept stealing glances at Travis, trying to decipher his silence.Finally, I broke it. “Why do you act like this? Like you don’t care but then... you do?”He stopped and faced me, eyes locked on mine.“I’m scared,” he admitted, voice barely above a whisper.“Scared of what?”“Losing you. Losing control. Losing... myself,” he said, running a hand through his hair.It stunned me—he was vulnerable. Raw. Human.“I’m scared too,” I confessed. “Of being left behind, forgotten.”For a long moment, neither of us spoke.Then, a chilling howl echoed through the halls.We froze.“It’s starting,” Travis said grimly.“What?” I asked, heart pounding.

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 102: Midnight Break

    Chapter 102: Midnight Break“Let’s check it out,” he said, voice low but firm.As we crept forward, the flashlight’s beam caught something that made my heart drop — a torn piece of fabric snagged on a rusty pipe, soaked in what looked like blood.“Who—?” I started, but Travis pulled me back.“Stay close. Something’s wrong,” he warned.My breath hitched as we followed the trail, every instinct screaming danger. The eerie silence wrapped around us like a cold hand, making it impossible to tell friend from foe.Then, out of the darkness, a figure stumbled into view — panting, face pale and eyes wild.“Seth!” I gasped.He collapsed against the wall, clutching his side.“What happened?” Travis demanded, dropping to his knees beside him.Seth’s voice was barely a whisper. “We… someone’s here. Someone dangerous.”My stomach twisted. The game wasn’t just a game anymore.Travis looked up at me, eyes burning with fierce protectiveness.“We need to get out of here. Now.”I nodded, heart poundin

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 101: The Fire Between Us

    Chapter 101:Suddenly, a loud thud rang through the hall, echoing wildly against the walls.My heart slammed against my ribs.I froze.“Travis?” I whispered again.A shadow darted behind a pillar.Without thinking, I moved toward it, hands outstretched.“Twenty... twenty-one...”My fingers grazed cold concrete.No Travis.A voice whispered nearby, so soft I almost missed it.“Kourt…”It was him.Relief flooded me.“Travis!” I rushed forward.He stepped out from the shadows, a small smile playing on his lips.“You scared me,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady.“Sorry,” he said quietly, brushing his hair back. “I was just hiding.”We stood there for a moment, the tension slowly melting.“Ready to find the others?” he asked.I nodded, feeling safer now that he was close.“Alright, we start looking after fifty, right?”I glanced at my watch again. It was already 9:55 PM.“We should hurry.”Travis took my hand, a firm, reassuring grip.Together, we stepped away from the wall and moved

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 100: Ready or Not

    Chapter 100: Ready or NotSuddenly, one of Seth’s friends called out loudly, the echo bouncing through the hollow space.“Hey! Let’s make this more interesting — why don’t we play a game?” his voice rang, sharp and bright against the quiet.Everyone’s heads turned toward him. The idea was like a spark in the dark.“What kind of game?” someone else asked.“Hide and seek!” came the quick reply.I glanced around, noticing Seth and the others lifting their water bottles in agreement. “I still have some water left,” I said softly, lifting mine but not joining their toast. The bottle was still half-full — I wasn’t quite ready to share the moment of camaraderie.One of the guys finished his bottle, then tossed it to the center of our group. “I’ll be the spinner!” P declared suddenly, her voice light and playful.“You always get to do it!” Adison protested, pouting in mock annoyance.“Fine. Then I’ll do it!” I blurted, reaching out and snatching the bottle before anyone else could grab it.T

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 99: A Touch in the Dark

    Chapter 99: A Touch in the DarkAt one point, I thought I heard something — a faint whisper, or maybe just the wind. My heart pounded louder, and I squeezed Seth’s hand for a brief second.He looked at me, eyes calm but alert.The group paused in what used to be the living room, now a ruin of broken furniture and shattered glass.“Okay, let’s split up,” Seth suggested. “Pairs. Stay close.”P immediately grabbed Travis’s arm again.I glanced at Seth, who nodded. “Let’s stick together.”We moved cautiously, every sound setting my nerves on edge.Suddenly, a cold draft swept through the room, making the candles flicker and almost go out.“Did you feel that?” I asked.Seth nodded. “Yeah. This place is creepy.”As we explored, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was watching us.A sudden noise from upstairs made me jump.“Maybe it’s just the house settling,” Seth said, trying to sound casual.But I wasn’t convinced.P let out a small squeal, clutching Travis tighter.I wanted to te

  • The Bride He Never Chose   Chapter 98: In the Flicker of His Eyes

    Chapter 98: In the Flicker of His EyesI looked at him, curious.“Why?” I asked.He shrugged, but there was a shadow in his eyes. “It’s complicated. I’m not exactly the guy who fits into casual gatherings.”His voice dropped even lower. “Sometimes, I think I’m more comfortable on my own — watching from a distance, like I said.”I wanted to ask what he meant. Was it about his past? His family? Or… me?Before I could speak, Penélope came over with another skewer and handed it to Travis. He took it and gave me a half-smile.“You’re lucky to have friends like these,” he said, nodding toward the group.“Yeah,” I said softly. “They keep me grounded.”Travis glanced at me, his expression unreadable.“Is that why you’re still here? Because of me?” I teased, poking him lightly.He chuckled, the sound warm and a little surprising.“Maybe,” he admitted. “Or maybe I’m just curious.”“Curious about what?”He hesitated, then said, “About you. About why you act the way you do sometimes.”I felt a fl

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