Mag-log inI discovered two things after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. I was first on what appeared to be a fake marriage certificate with Julian Fitzgerald. I had raised my son for six years, and he was already aware of it. In fact, he wanted his mother to be someone else. It was then that I realised my life was just a hoax. Seven years of not being in touch with my family, keeping myself solitary and making sacrifices but it was all just plain cruel. So, I did three things. The husband and son who had betrayed me, I went missing. In preparation for our seventh wedding anniversary, I called off the romantic dinner reservation made a month ago. Besides my participation in several health-related group discussions, I also left my son's kindergarten parent groups. These groups were all designed to improve the well-being of my husband and son. My second action was to contact my physician and request a stress evaluation. I requested a special prescription to prevent any complications that might arise during my international travel. The third person I contacted was my older sister, whom she had not been in touch with for seven years. My words were, "To marry in a place where I don't belong to my family is just miserable."
view moreJulian's POVThe color just disappeared from her face. She looked speechless.I stood there feeling really tired.A question came to my mind. Did I still recognize the woman standing in front of me?I rubbed my face slowly. The room felt all of a sudden. The smell of alcohol was making my headache worse.After being in the hospital for days with all the beeping machines and the smell of disinfectant coming to this was like a slap in the face.Ophelia was sitting on the edge of the bed. Her face looked really worn out. Her hair was a mess. Her eyes were red from crying and not sleeping.I did not feel sorry for her. I just felt tired. A deep tiredness that made me not even want to be angry."What are you doing in my house?" I finally asked her.Ophelia blinked a few times."I-""I am asking what you are doing here." My voice was not loud. It sounded cold."I have a k
Julian's POVThe drive home was really quiet. I did not expect it to be that quiet. Maximilian started talking about his friends at school. How he was going to tell them that his mom is the strongest person in the world.I listened to him. Smiled sometimes. When the car pulled into the driveway I got a feeling in my chest.Something was not right. The living room lights were still on even though it was daytime. The curtains were hanging unevenly. I felt uneasy for no reason.The moment I opened the door I stopped."Oh my God."Maximilian stopped beside me. We were both quiet.The living room was a mess. There were bottles all over the table. The sofa cushions were on the floor. There were shopping bags everywhere. I saw glass near the rug.Maximilian grabbed my hand."Dad."I looked at him."Yeah?""Did someone rob our house?"I let out a sigh. For a second I thought
Julian's POV"You need to go too.""I know."The truth was that I was not ready to leave.Vivienne took my hand in hers."Work hard."I gave her a smile."You sound more like my boss than my secretary.""That's because your secretary is not brave enough to tell you what to do."I chuckled softly.There was silence between us again. For a moment I just stared at Vivienne's face.I remembered the night Vivienne had nearly lost consciousness. I remembered the doctor telling me Vivienne could have died.I remembered the fear that had almost destroyed me. Without realizing it I tightened my grip on Vivienne's hand."We will come back this weekend."Vivienne nodded."I will be waiting.""I am serious.""So am I."I let out a breath. Then I leaned down. Pressed a gentle kiss to Vivienne's forehead.Vivienne's eyes closed
Julian's POV I still didn't like this idea.Even after Vivienne had said it many times since this morning something still felt off about leaving her at the hospital.Vivienne was sitting against the bedrest.Her face was still white, her body still seemed weak, and now and then I saw looks of pain she tried to cover up whenever she thought I wasn't watching.She was as stubborn as ever."You both need to go home."I guess I heard that line more than ten times today.Max's tiny bag was already by the door.I saw it before I looked back at Vivienne.It felt like I was parting with a person I ought not to leave."Dad."Maximilian's voice made me turn around. He stood by Vivienne's bed with a sad look.There was none of his usual energy."I don't want to go home."Vivienne smiled faintly."You said that yesterday too.""Because I really don
Ophelia's POV Dr. John slowly lifted his face.His gaze met mine for a fraction of a second longer before shifting to Julian.“There are a few things we need to confirm first,” he said carefully.The blood seemed to drain from my face.Julian stiffened. “What do you mean?
Ophelia's POV The thought was selfish. Cruel. Yet it felt like the only thing I had left to hold onto.And when his arms tightened around me again, when he kissed the top of my head gently as if I were something precious, I knew one thing for certain.I wasn’t ready to lose this.
Ophelia's POV “I’ll help you for today,” he continued at last. “I’ll speak with John. But this only buys you time. Use that time to think, not to deepen the lie.”I nodded slowly, though he couldn’t see me. “I promise.”“And Ophelia?”“Yes?”“Don’t forget who you are jus
Julian's POV This kid was getting big too quick, on account of loss.I shut the door soft, then moved to a driver seat. As soon as I sat down and got the engine going, the radio came on by itself playing a happy morning tune way too happy for the mood in the car.I turned i












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