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Chapter 7

Author: Silence
No matter where I was in the world, I would make sure to embrace the moment and cherish the freedom each day offered.

Before I knew it, a few months had slipped by.

One day, I was eating and singing karaoke with a group of friends.

Leaving my hometown behind to start over in a new city wasn't easy, but the hardest part was only at the beginning.

Within a month, I went from struggling with social anxiety to feeling like I truly belonged.

In that short time, I made many new friends.

The old me had invested everything in my relationship with Nathan.

For seven years, I had no friends and seldom socialized.

I poured all my heart and energy into just one man.

In the process, I lost myself completely.

"Valerie, you're looking all dressed up today. Is there someone special you're trying to impress?" Zoe Brown teased.

With a smirk, she glanced at the man sitting beside me.

A few months back, I started working at a small company.

As the CEO, Felix Underwood was responsible for ove
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    "You don't need to worry. My lawyer is exceptional when it comes to handling divorce cases."Soon, you won't have to explain yourself to anyone anymore."I let out a sigh, ready to thank Felix.Suddenly, a thought popped into my head, freezing me in place.Why would I no longer need to explain myself?As I turned toward Felix, I noticed the tips of his ears were red.His reaction spoke volumes; there was no need for him to say a word."I'll wait patiently for the day your divorce is final."In the meantime, don't hesitate to come to me for reassurance whenever you need it."No matter what happens, my feelings for you will never change."For the first time, I truly understood what it meant to be loved.Once Felix confessed his feelings, he no longer hid his affection for me.Instead, he made it impossible to ignore, letting the whole world see it.Throughout the divorce proceedings, Nathan came by often.Thankfully, Felix was always around to chase him off.Concerned I mi

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    Even in the open air, the roses made me cough, gag, and sneeze uncontrollably.Watching as I covered my nose and mouth, Nathan finally realized his mistake.In an attempt to salvage the moment, he carried the bouquet outside the cafe."I'm guessing Deborah already told you about the divorce."Since you came looking for me, that saves me the hassle of going through the courts," I said.This was the sole reason I agreed to sit down with him in person.It had been half a year since I walked away.I didn't want to drag things out any longer. All I wanted was a clean break.As soon as he heard my words, the light in Nathan's eyes faded away.Beyond the topic of divorce, there was nothing left for me to say."I don't want a divorce."I came hoping you'd agree to come back with me."Was he seriously asking us to reconcile?How laughable.Did he really think I was some plaything?Unfortunately for him, I was no longer someone he could summon and dismiss at his convenience.Afte

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    That house was where Nathan and I had lived together for three years.Though all my belongings were gone, the memories of what we once shared still lingered."Mom, I'm going to make sure Nathan signs the villa over to me in a few days."It's hard to believe he's choosing to leave his wife and child behind to care for me and another man's baby."A fool like him won't come around again. I'd be crazy not to take advantage of this opportunity while I still can."Before even stepping into the villa, Nathan overheard Evelyn speaking with Donald and Joanne.In that instant, the harsh truth struck him.They had known all along that Evelyn's child wasn't his.For the sake of his wealth, they had been thoughtfully setting up this entire spectacle."Don't forget to find a place for your brother too."Otherwise, we might just give him this villa as his wedding gift."Aware of her family's preference for sons over daughters, Nathan had always been especially kind to Evelyn as a child.H

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    No matter where I was in the world, I would make sure to embrace the moment and cherish the freedom each day offered. Before I knew it, a few months had slipped by.One day, I was eating and singing karaoke with a group of friends.Leaving my hometown behind to start over in a new city wasn't easy, but the hardest part was only at the beginning.Within a month, I went from struggling with social anxiety to feeling like I truly belonged.In that short time, I made many new friends.The old me had invested everything in my relationship with Nathan.For seven years, I had no friends and seldom socialized.I poured all my heart and energy into just one man.In the process, I lost myself completely."Valerie, you're looking all dressed up today. Is there someone special you're trying to impress?" Zoe Brown teased. With a smirk, she glanced at the man sitting beside me.A few months back, I started working at a small company.As the CEO, Felix Underwood was responsible for ove

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    Nathan arrived at the hospital as quickly as he could.But no matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find me anywhere.He asked around desperately, only to be told that I had already left.Refusing to give up, he called Jeremy.Jeremy told him that he'd seen me enter the operating room two hours earlier.After failing to locate me at the hospital, Nathan drove straight to Deborah's house.When he arrived, he found her seated in the living room, sipping a cup of tea.Without acknowledging her, Nathan hurried straight up to the second floor of the villa.He combed through every room, but there was no sign of me anywhere.A dreadful feeling twisted deep within his chest.No matter where he looked, I was nowhere to be found."Mom… Where's Valerie?"His voice shook with panic, cold sweat dripping down his back.Amid Nathan's frantic state, Deborah kept her composure, sitting calmly on the couch."After her abortion, Valerie left the city."She wanted me to give you this."

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    "What have I ever done to betray you?"I stepped closer to Nathan and whispered, "Mr. Cresswell, have you lied so much that you no longer remember whose womb holds your child?"Nathan froze. Realizing Evelyn and her family were still nearby, he opened his mouth to reprimand me.But before he could say a word, I dismissed him with a wave of my hand."Don't worry. I'll leave now. I won't get in the way of your family reunion."The instant Nathan mentioned sending me away, Evelyn's stomach miraculously felt better.She immediately stopped insisting on going to the hospital and instead "kindly" urged Nathan to help me pack my things.I let out a bitter laugh and gestured toward the bedroom."My luggage is already packed. You can bring it down. I'm leaving now."Nathan stared at me, disbelief written all over his face.Without further delay, I slipped on my coat and headed for the door."I was planning to stay at Deborah's place for a few days anyway," I said.With a sigh of rel

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