The Girl Who Survived the Night

[It wasn’t the dress, and it definitely wasn’t your fault. Listen to me, Nia. Sperm can survive in the female body for up to 24 hours. [Go to the police station right now and have the suspect’s DNA collected. You don’t just represent yourself; you represent countless other girls. You don’t need to be afraid. I’m here, Nia.]Nia. That was the nickname my mother and my grandmother gave me.My eyes reddened. It had been a long time since anyone had called me that so gently.But that one word steadied me. I began to quietly process everything the comments had told me.So, I was the female lead in a runaway pregnancy story. After that night, I would get pregnant, drop out of school, and leave the city I had lived in for nineteen years without telling anyone.Six years later, I would return with a pair of genius twins.In the end, through my son and daughter’s matchmaking, I would meet Winson Cooper, grow close to him, and eventually marry him.My son would be a genius hacker, my daughter

Before I turned seven, I had a happy, loving family.My parents both had their own careers, but they never let work take away from being present as parents.In my memory, my father had always been gentle and attentive toward my mother.My mother had beautiful hair, but she hated blow-drying it.Whenever that happened, no matter how busy he was, my father would set everything aside and smile as he helped her dry and brush it.My mother loved lilies, and every day, a fresh bouquet would appear by her bedside.But one day, the mother who always smiled sat silently on the balcony for hours, from sunrise to sunset.I knew it was because of that florist, the woman who looked somewhat like her, and my father.When I grew older, I finally understood what my father had done. It was called cheating.After my mother found out, she began putting her affairs in order. Once, I overheard her speaking to a mechanical voice.“Fifteen days remaining before departure.”I didn’t stop her.I knew that if

A tall figure stood at the foot of my bed, reeking of alcohol.In an instant, I was dragged back into that nightmare.But this time, I wouldn’t be afraid.The moment Winson appeared, the comments surged like a flood.[Ahhh, the male lead’s finally here. That face—I'm obsessed.][Not just handsome, he’s got insane stamina too. Seven times in one night. She’s living the dream.]Seven times in one night? What did that make me? A sex doll?I tightened my grip on the dagger and lunged at him, the blade flashing sharply in the dark.That was something the comments had taught me.I was the female lead. To suit the male lead’s preferences, the author would never allow a single flaw on me.Even after getting pregnant, my body would remain unchanged, untouched by it.None of this was out of kindness; it was simply to satisfy him.But it turned out, I had still underestimated just how much the author favored him.The dagger was knocked from my hand and clattered to the floor. Winson’s eyes wer

The doctor doing the consultation looked surprised."The fetus is healthy. Why would you want to terminate the pregnancy?"I frowned slightly."That’s my private matter. I don’t need to explain. I want the procedure done today."Today was my last chance. Otherwise, I would never escape Winson.The doctor adjusted his glasses and said firmly,"That’s not possible today.""Why not?"He waved a hand dismissively."I said it’s not possible, so it’s not possible. Why are you being so stubborn? That’s two lives you’re carrying. How can you be so heartless?"I didn’t miss the glint of satisfaction in his eyes. He was doing this on purpose.Despair and suffocation closed in on me.Was I really going to end up just like in the story?I refused.A woman’s voice sounded from behind."Since when does a woman choosing to end a pregnancy count as taking a life?"I looked up at the woman who spoke for me.Her long, wavy hair fell loosely over her shoulders, the soft curls giving her an effortless ele

Crystal smiled as she wiped away my tears, her body gradually turning translucent.The woman’s eyes went wide with fury as she shouted at her."What did you do?! Why would you do this? You’re supposed to be the female lead of my other sweet romance. Are you betraying me too?"My daughter’s voice was cold as she replied, "I never belonged to you. How can it be betrayal? You call me a sweet romance female lead—loved by my brother and father as a child, cherished by my husband when I grow up. “But to them, I’m nothing more than something pretty to look at. My brother and I have the same parents, yet he gets access to company secrets, while I’m left with ballet, painting, illustration. “You say you love me. Who are you trying to fool?"The woman shook her head."I just didn’t want you to be burdened. Running a company is exhausting. I only wanted you to have an easier life."Crystal didn’t respond again. She lifted her hand and gave me a final wave.The woman collapsed to the ground in d