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Chapter 8

Penulis: Perfect Timing
I was bawling as I dragged him into the ER.

Leroy, what were you thinking?

Why would you do that for me...?

After a full day of surgeries and no sleep, he pulled through—barely. But he didn't wake up.

My parents showed up, holding me while they cried.

"That kid... Leroy was too selfless..."

"Dad, Mom... your hair..." I blinked. Their grays were gone. Jet black. "Your bodies...?"

They exhaled like they'd been holding it forever. "It's over. The curse. Leroy must've read that note in our diary."

"What did it say?"

I had to know.

"The curse could only break if someone chose to die for the other. Your dad and I kept dodging the Reaper because we would've done it, no question."

"He couldn't take us, so he went after your sister... then you."

"Gigi was our biggest regret. We couldn't let it happen again. But we were scared—scared no guy would ever be willing. They all bailed the second we stirred up drama. How could we trust any of them would actually die for you?"

They weren't
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  • The Groom Who Stayed   Chapter 8

    I was bawling as I dragged him into the ER.Leroy, what were you thinking?Why would you do that for me...?After a full day of surgeries and no sleep, he pulled through—barely. But he didn't wake up.My parents showed up, holding me while they cried."That kid... Leroy was too selfless...""Dad, Mom... your hair..." I blinked. Their grays were gone. Jet black. "Your bodies...?"They exhaled like they'd been holding it forever. "It's over. The curse. Leroy must've read that note in our diary.""What did it say?"I had to know."The curse could only break if someone chose to die for the other. Your dad and I kept dodging the Reaper because we would've done it, no question.""He couldn't take us, so he went after your sister... then you.""Gigi was our biggest regret. We couldn't let it happen again. But we were scared—scared no guy would ever be willing. They all bailed the second we stirred up drama. How could we trust any of them would actually die for you?"They weren't

  • The Groom Who Stayed   Chapter 7

    "Grim Reaper..."Leroy looked stunned.I pointed to the same weird symbol in all three photos. "Look. It's on the dam platform, the mountain trail sign, even a rock from the quake site. Same exact mark. That's the Reaper's."His eyes went wide. "The helicopter I brought...""Yeah. That too. Same mark." I exhaled. "He's after me now. Picked my wedding day to end it. That's why the car was marked."My parents knew. They saw it coming. That's why they lost it and tried to shut everything down.""Then why'd they push you to get married too?"I paused. "Because if I never do, the Reaper'll just find another way. My parents didn't know how, so they kept letting me try. Used their foresight to dodge fate each time. But the curse bounced back—to them. That's why they're sick now."Leroy pulled me in. "So that's why you wanted the divorce? You're scared I'll get caught in it too?"I gave a bitter smile. "They spent their whole lives protecting me. I can't keep letting them. But I'm not

  • The Groom Who Stayed   Chapter 6

    "Then your sister...""Gigi was stubborn. Even after calling them out, she still took the exam. Right after? Car crash. They couldn't save her."My parents never stopped blaming themselves.I was eight. None of it made sense—how a test could kill her. Why our parents were so desperate to stop her. Just like they are with my weddings.Leroy's voice was quiet. "You think they stopped her for the same reason they ruined our wedding today?"He was finally getting it.I nodded. "If I'm right—yeah. Same reason."I grabbed the diary from the tin. "This... This is their love story."I flipped it open.Their love? Simple. What they lived through? Anything but.They were high school sweethearts—sixteen and inseparable.A year in, they got caught in a massive flood. Everyone else on that trip died. Only they made it.The next year, avalanche. They barely escaped.Third year? Earthquake. Trapped underground, clinging to each other—until a rescue crew somehow found them instantly.Aft

  • The Groom Who Stayed   Chapter 5

    We never signed the papers—he just wouldn't let go.But the wedding? Still off.Leroy said he'd wait. Said whenever I was ready, he'd be there.Till then, he was on a mission to cure whatever was killing my parents.When I left the hospital, they were waiting.They looked older than ever. Just talking left them winded. "Hannah, we only ever wanted what's best for you..."I didn't fight it. Just smiled. "I know. I'll divorce Leroy."Their faces shifted."But I don't wanna lose you either." I dropped the medical files in their hands. "Why not just tell me? I could've handled it.""It's just cancer," they said, brushing my head. "Getting sick happens at our age."Their eyes shimmered with regret. "We just don't know if we'll live long enough to see you happy."They didn't get it.I tried again. "You beat something awful once. I've got that same fire. Let me fight this with you."Their eyes shot open. "You... You know?"I nodded. "All of it."Dad started to say something—but

  • The Groom Who Stayed   Chapter 4

    By the time I got to the hospital, I was already at risk of losing the baby.The surgery worked. The baby was fine.When I came to, Leroy was right there, gripping my hand. His face was still a mess—bruised, untouched—but he never let go.I opened my mouth to speak, but he beat me to it. "Your parents are fine. They're outside. I've got bodyguards watching them—I wasn't about to let them near you again."I nodded, guilt twisting in my gut. "I'm sorry."He brushed my hair back. "Don't be. If I hadn't seen it for myself, I wouldn't get half of what you've lived through. None of this is on you."I sniffled. "But my parents—""I don't blame them."My mind flashed to the four wrecked weddings. Every time, different guy, same ending—once my parents stirred up chaos, the groom bailed.Even my first love ditched me with, "A marriage without your parents' blessing won't be happy."But Leroy wasn't like them. He stayed. Told me our baby was okay. Promised we'd face everything together.

  • The Groom Who Stayed   Chapter 3

    "Mr. Hart, Mrs. Hart—what's wrong with the helicopter?"Leroy still thought they were just being cautious. "Don't worry. The pilot's ex-military. He's solid. Hannah and I will be totally safe."Mom gripped my hand like she was scared I'd vanish. "Please, listen. I'd never hurt you. But that helicopter—it's not right."Leroy caught the shift in their tone and backed off. "Okay then—we'll take the wedding car.""No!" they shouted together. "You can't take the car either!"I let out a bitter smile.Here we go again."Why? You literally said it was fine. You told Hannah to get in," Leroy snapped.Their eyes darkened. "The car and the helicopter—both are bad. We're not letting our daughter marry you. Just stop."Then they started dragging me away.I tore myself free, shaking. "Enough! How long are you gonna keep doing this to me? This is the fifth time!"Years of pain exploded out of me.Tears stung my eyes. "Why? Just tell me! I'm thirty-two. If you don't want me to get married

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