WHEN LOVE HEALS

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"When Love Heals" is the English translation of the Thai novella "Duang Jai Khong Ma Prot", which explores the theme of an uncle and his illegitimate niece.

In this story, Parker Callahan, the hero, has long harbored feelings for Lydia Harris, the girl next door. After a painful breakup caused by her boyfriend's betrayal, Lydia returns home feeling heartbroken. Seizing the opportunity, Parker steps in to offer her comfort and care. His gentle and affectionate nature makes Lydia's heart flutter, especially since his warmth and charm stand in stark contrast to her previous experiences. How could she not be moved and find solace in his embrace? Join us as their story unfolds.

As Lydia walked into the room, nobody was inside. The room, which was usually alive with Joe's presence—whether he was lounging in the living room corner watching TV, playing games, or sitting at the desk beside her while he worked—was eerily still. Her heart raced with concern. What was happening? Where was Joe?

She heard a noise coming from the bedroom and, driven by worry, she made her way towards it. As she reached for the bedroom door, her heart pounded with a mix of anxiety and anticipation.

When Lydia opened the door, her breath caught in her throat. The sight before her was a devastating shock.

In bed, she found a man and a woman sleeping naked. The man’s face was pale with a pained expression, while the woman, despite her attempt to cover herself with a blanket, wore a look of unrestrained satisfaction. The woman was Olivia, Lydia’s close friend.

With a voice choked with disbelief and hurt, Lydia managed to utter, "What... is this?" Her usually sweet voice trembled, wavering on the edge of tears as she whispered, "Joe... why?"

"Lydia, it's not what you think," Joe blurted out, scrambling to his feet. He hastily snatched up a towel from the floor and clumsily wrapped it around himself.

At that moment, Lydia's ears rang with a deafening noise, drowning out any words she might have spoken. Every word he said felt like just another lie—how could it be anything else when the evidence was right there before her eyes?

"Lydia, I'm sorry," Joe murmured, reaching for her hand with a desperate grip, his eyes filled with guilt. But his apology did nothing to ease the ache in Lydia's heart.

The tears Lydia had been holding back finally broke free, as if the entire world had crumbled around her. She turned and bolted from the room, her heart shattering with the agony and regret of being betrayed by the person she loved most, her closest friend. She had no idea what to do next, but one thing was certain—she could never trust Joe again.