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Unapologetically Me
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I've been overlooked by the Lawson family a hundred times over. On birthdays, they only ever get a cake for my sister, Jocelyn Lawson. When I'm sick, I lie alone in a hospital bed while they fuss around her. I tell myself to tough it out and be a good daughter, but no amount of my endurance ever earns me a drop of their favor. On my wedding day, I think I'll finally get my moment to shine, at least for once. But I'm wrong. My parents, my brother, and even my fiance—Felix Wright, the head of a mafia empire—abandon me to attend Jocelyn's graduation ceremony. They leave me standing alone at the altar, enduring the guests' whispers and pitying glances. But Felix just throws me a cold line. "It's just a wedding. We'll make it up another day." It's not the first time. At our engagement party, Jocelyn whimpers about a stomachache, and he rushes her to the hospital without a flicker of hesitation. I'm left to smile through gritted teeth, making excuses to a room full of guests. That's the moment it hits me. To them, I'll always be the spare. So, I walk away. I pack my bags and carry a secret with me—the child growing inside me. This time, I'm done waiting for their scraps of affection. I'm starting a new chapter in my life, for me and my baby.
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Unapologetically Me Chapter 9
When I heard what had become of Jocelyn, Felix, and Joseph, I didn't feel the vindication I once thought I would, nor the quiet thrill of revenge. All I felt was a faint pang of wistfulness. But whatever happened to them had nothing to do with me anymore.I'd poured every ounce of myself into my work and Hanna. Life felt full and peaceful.When Hanna turned three, I returned to Ashbourne with major research accomplishments and joined the National Medical Center's core team.I devoted all my time to Hanna outside of work. She was smart, lively, and adorable—the most precious gift life had ever given me.My parents and Joseph tracked me down through various channels and even tried to visit me.That day, I was buried in lab work when my assistant, Lily Snyder, hurried in."Dr. Lawson, there are people downstairs asking for you," she said.I frowned slightly. "Who are they?""They said they're your family."I didn't look up. "I'm not seeing them."Lily hesitated. "But they—""Te
Unapologetically Me Chapter 8
"It's all in the past," I murmured. My voice was so calm it felt like I was talking about someone else's life.I turned to head upstairs, but Joseph grabbed my wrist, stopping me in my tracks."Joanna, you're really not coming back with us?"The urgency in his voice was palpable, as though my leaving would be an irreversible mistake.At that moment, all the emotions I'd been holding in finally broke loose."Go back?"I spun around, eyes burning red as I glared at them and aired my grievances."Do you really think an apology can erase all the pain I've suffered all these years?"I'm the one who was wronged! But all my life, Jocelyn's been soaking up all of Mom and Dad's love."I'm the one you all ignored, the one Felix betrayed! What makes you think a hollow apology will make me forgive everything?"I've spent years drowning in misery in the Lawson family. Why should I happily follow you home just because you're offering an apology?"My voice trembled. My eyes welled up, but
Unapologetically Me Chapter 7
I thought I'd made myself crystal clear, but I never expected them to show up at my door.That day, when I got back to my apartment from the hospital, I froze the moment I reached the ground floor. There they were—Mom, Dad, Joseph, and Felix—waiting like sentinels outside my door, each wearing a different expression.As soon as they spotted me, they closed in.Just as Joseph was about to speak, Felix pushed his way forward until he was right in front of me. His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked much more worn down than the last time I saw him."Joan, it's been a while," he began, his voice trembling. "I know you're just mad at me. We're not breaking up."I stared at him, feeling nothing but an empty calmness inside."Felix, a breakup doesn't need your permission," I said. My voice was even and steady, carrying a sense of finality.Felix went completely still. He looked like he couldn't wrap his head around the fact that I, the woman who once loved him so deeply, could suddenly
Unapologetically Me Chapter 6
The moment I hung up, it felt like a heavy weight had finally lifted off my shoulders.On the other end, Felix stood frozen until Jocelyn's soft, delicate voice brought him back to his senses."Felix, Joanna's probably just in a bad mood. She just needs a little space to cool off. Don't worry too much. She loves you so much—she'd never really walk away. You know how she always loves playing hard to get."Felix fell silent for a moment, as if conceding her point."You're right. She's probably just throwing a tantrum," he said approvingly. "Jocelyn, you always understand her better than anyone."Neither of them knew that my leaving wouldn't unfold the way they expected. At first, they thought I was just being dramatic and would come crawling back in a few days. But as time dragged on, a growing unease settled over my parents and Felix.Felix stared at my number—which had been silent in his contacts for far too long—haunted by the vague feeling that he'd lost something he could neve
Unapologetically Me Chapter 2
I put on oven mitts and carried the cheesy seafood casserole to the dining table. But before I could even reach it, the scene that unfolded before me made my eyes sting.My dad, Marcus Lawson, was a man who never had the patience to hear me out. He was sitting quietly on the couch, hanging on every
Unapologetically Me Chapter 1
The night my wedding fell apart, my sister, Jocelyn Lawson, posted a family photo from her graduation on social media.She was flanked by our parents and brother, while my fiance stood behind her, holding a bouquet like a steadfast guardian. Her smile looked dazzling at the center of it all.Her c
Unapologetically Me Chapter 5
Joseph was the first to snap out of his shock. His eyes were sharp with suspicion and hostility, like a prosecutor staring down a criminal."Are you running away? Trying to dodge responsibility for Jocelyn's allergic reaction?" he demanded.My parents immediately joined in, disappointment and repr
Unapologetically Me Chapter 4
I zipped my suitcase shut. The room was so quiet that I could hear nothing but my own breathing.Then, my phone buzzed, and the familiar name flashing on the screen made my fingers tremble.I accepted the call."Hello?" My voice came out hoarse.Felix's voice came through, stripped of all the wa
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