LOGINShare
Chapter 7
Latest chapter
The Moment I Looked Back, I Won Chapter 9
After the door closed, the house fell quiet again.That night, Mom knocked on my door."Natalie, your father and I really were wrong this time."Her eyes were a little red."We always thought you and Keith had known each other for so many years, and we'd watched him grow up."No matter what happened, we never thought he'd truly hurt you."So even when you told us how much you were hurting, our first instinct was still to tell you to put up with it."I'm sorry."My throat tightened, but in the end, all I said was, "I know."Some hurts didn't disappear the moment someone said sorry.But at least someone was finally willing to admit that I'd really been hurt.A few months later, Vivian was heading back to Alderwyn.Before she left, she asked me, "Want to come with me for a while? Stay as long as you want."I'd turned her down plenty of times before so I could stay with Keith."Sure."We booked our tickets for two weeks later.The night before we left, I still got a message from Keith.Kei
The Moment I Looked Back, I Won Chapter 8
Anna came to see me the next day.At the cafe, she looked much more worn out than she had on the yacht.She wasn't wearing any makeup, and her eyes were swollen.As soon as I sat down, she slid a folder across the table."I've pulled out of all these projects."I didn't touch it."That's got nothing to do with me."Her hand drew back slightly."I'm leaving Cresthaven. I'm already handing things over at work."I looked up at her."Why?""What's the point of staying?"She gave a bitter smile."Everyone in our circle is saying you and Keith aren't getting engaged because of me."Even the people who used to think I was capable bring up Keith the moment they see me now."She looked down and stirred her coffee."You were right. I did benefit from being your friend."Those parties, those people... without you, I could've worked for years and still never gotten into that world."But back then, I really thought we could keep going like this."I didn't say anything. Something told me she wasn't
The Moment I Looked Back, I Won Chapter 7
After I brought Biscuit home, my parents finally realized I wasn't bluffing.Our fights never lasted more than two days.By the third day, he'd show up with something I liked to eat, Mom would say a few words to smooth things over, and that would be the end of it.But this time, the engagement party was canceled. I'd moved everything out of the house in Southcrest. Even Biscuit had come home with me.That evening, Dad called me downstairs."The Sterlings will be here in a bit."I was wiping Biscuit's paws."What for?""To sort this out."Charles and Laura arrived at seven, with Keith following behind them.Laura let out a sigh."Natalie, everyone's had a few days to cool off."What happened on the yacht was Keith's fault."And he's promised us it won't happen again."Keith looked at me."I'm sorry."Dad got straight to the point."If Anna's the problem, then we'll deal with the problem."Keith frowned.Dad continued, "From now on, she stays away from all of you."If her job has any tie
The Moment I Looked Back, I Won Chapter 6
After the hotel canceled the engagement party, Keith finally seemed to realize I wasn't cooling off as quickly as usual.Once I'd supposedly had enough fun, Vivian and I headed back to Cresthaven.The first thing I did was move out.Keith and I had been living together in the house in Southcrest ever since we started dating.I'd had a hand in everything, from the yard to the curtains.Even the hideous couch in the living room had been custom-made because Keith hated how I was always sprawled out on the carpet.The car had barely stopped when barking erupted from the yard."Woof!"Biscuit shot out of the house so fast he nearly tumbled down the steps.I crouched, and he barreled straight into my arms, his tail wagging like crazy."Miss me?"Biscuit licked my hand like crazy.The housekeeper stood in the doorway, smiling."Ever since you left, he's been waiting by the door every day. At night, he even curls up in your room."I held Biscuit without saying anything.Keith and I had raised
The Moment I Looked Back, I Won Chapter 5
After Vivian brought me back to Mariner's Key, the first thing she did was call a doctor.It took two full days for my fever to finally break.Keith kept texting me the entire time.Keith: [Has your fever broken? Remember to take your medicine.]Keith: [Go easy on the canned peaches. Your throat's inflamed, and too much won't help.]It was the same familiar tone he'd always used, as if nothing between us had changed.On the third day, another text came in.Keith: [Let me know when you're done having fun. I'll come get you.]Done having fun...So that was how he saw it.I'd packed my suitcase, broken up with him, and left on Vivian's yacht for another island.And somehow, to Keith, I was just off having fun for a few days.Vivian leaned over and glanced at my screen."Does he seriously think you're just out here clearing your head and you'll go back when you're done?""Probably."She scoffed."Then let him wait."I turned off my phone.Once my fever was gone, Vivian convinced me to stay
The Moment I Looked Back, I Won Chapter 4
I laid my suitcase open on the floor and started packing.Everything Keith had given me over the years went straight into the trash.The vintage watch I'd bought for Anna went into my suitcase instead.She didn't deserve it.I wheeled my suitcase out of the cabin. The birthday party was still going on.Gifts were piled in front of Anna, and Keith was beside her, helping her cut the cake.The moment everyone saw me with my suitcase, they froze.Keith was the first to frown."What are you doing?""Vivian's coming to get me. I'm not staying here anymore."Mom stared at me."Isn't she vacationing on an island nearby?"Dad frowned too."You still have a fever. Why are you running around like this?""I can see a doctor there too."I kept walking.Keith stepped directly into my path."Natalie, I already explained what happened yesterday."I gave a short laugh."Then why did you say last night that you still hadn't moved on from her?"And why did you say you had to make sure she was settled be
You May Also Like
Once Wanted to Be with You Forever
Mo Shengge51.8K viewsStand Me Up Again and It's Goodbye
Dreamreader58.4K viewsHe Ditched Me 52 Times
Anonymous132.1K viewsDestined Encounters
Anne Summer24.9K viewsThe Poorest Rich Girl
Shell Flower72 viewsHe Locked Up the Wrong Woman
Lone Raining Cloud298 viewsOne Point Short of Love
Forest Isle75 viewsSeven Years Wasted
Arya Sue488 views
