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Chapter 8 The Sea That Set Me Free

Author: Rowan Ashcroft
I stood on this sun-scorched southern land. The wind blew against my face, carrying the sharp, salty scent of the ocean.

Passersby cast curious looks at me. My trench coat and long pants were clearly out of place in the heat.

Lawrence had always been busy. His work never seemed to end.

When he first started his business, he would still take me out now and then.

However, he began to brush me off after the company went public, citing the same excuse that he was too busy.

I saw how exhausted h
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    When everyone went to see the baby, I swiftly urged Evan to join them.After all, our baby had arrived. Yet, he hadn't even taken a look at them.Alas, he refused to budge, no matter how I told him to go, planting himself firmly by my side.He even declared in front of his family, "I'll fight anyone who dares to pressure Sylvia into having kids again. I swear I'll beat them to the ground!"I was worried that his words would cause a strain between his family. So, I hastily tried to stop him. However, he simply took my hand and explained, "No one gets to bully you. Not my family. Not even me."I cautiously glanced around, only to find them smiling indulgently as they watched us. I couldn't help but let out a quiet breath of relief.At the same time, I couldn't stop the smile spreading across my face.Was this what being loved felt like? Did love mean I could be who I truly was without fear of recompense?…Over the following decades, Evan still clung to me every single day. He w

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    I didn't hesitate to take advantage of the chaos to grab Evan and get us out of there.I let out a deep breath and said with relief, "Thank God, we made it out. I really didn't want to hear any more of their drama."When he didn't answer, I looked over at him in confusion.Evan had a stern look. He was barely in his early 20s. Yet, he looked like an austere and wizened professor.I laughed and teased him, but he suddenly pulled me into a tight embrace.Before long, I felt my shoulder turning damp."You have no idea how terrified I was just now," he choked out. "Thank goodness for my youth and quick reflexes. If I'd been any slower, you could've been hurt."I nearly melted into a puddle when I heard his words. Still, I patted his back, trying to calm him down. "Are you seriously using this opportunity to praise yourself right now?"Evan knew I was only saying that to ease the tension, so he played along. "Hmph. I'm just saying that now you know that I'm the only one who can prot

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    It wasn't until I stepped out of the hospital that I felt like I could breathe again.The stench of disinfectant had been suffocating.I asked Evan why he even gave Lawrence the time of day.The sunlight felt warm against my skin. He squinted slightly as he smiled. "I don't mind you having admirers. I'm confident that you'll still choose me even after meeting all sorts of people during your journey in life.""Someone's confident," I teased."Of course."We hadn't gone far when we noticed a crowd gathered at the hospital entrance.As we moved closer, we could hear fragments of conversation floating through the air."I heard Lawrence Ashford's wife found out he's dying and is demanding a sky-high divorce settlement from his parents.""Mr. Ashford divorced his first wife for this one. I can't help but wonder if he'd still have married his second wife if he'd known it would end like this."Willow was holding a knife to Miles' neck in the middle of the chaos, screaming hystericall

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    Night had fallen, but there would be no peace for me. Willow had gotten hold of my new number. Soon, my phone started ringing.The ringing got on my nerves. So, I answered without thinking."Sylvia, you and Lawrence are already divorced. Why are you still haunting him like this?"I had no idea what she was talking about. "Stop calling me. I have nothing to do with Lawrence anymore."Before I could finish, the sound of something shattering outside the window caught my attention. I walked over and looked down.Lawrence froze when he saw me. He crouched in a panic and began picking up the broken pieces of porcelain.The sharp edges sliced into his hand. I could see blood oozing out from his wounds, but he seemed numb to the pain. It was as if he couldn't feel a thing."Sylvia, don't move," he said quickly. "I'll clean it up. Don't let it cut you."When I stepped closer, the heavy smell of alcohol hit me.Lawrence's gaze traveled up from my shoes. When he realized I was there, his

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